FLANCH

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Flanch (?), n.; pl. Flanches (#). [[Prov. E., a projection, OF. flanche flank. See Flank.]] 1. 1. A flange. . (Her.) A bearing consisting of a segment of a circle encroaching on the field from the side.

☞ Flanches are always in pairs. A pair of flanches is considered one of the subordinaries.