Flanch
Flanch\, n.; pl.
Flanches. [Prov. E., a projection, OF. flanche flank. See
Flank.]
1. A flange. [R.]. (Her.) A bearing consisting of a segment of a circle encroaching on the field from the side.
Note: Flanches are always in pairs. A pair of flanches is considered one of the subordinaries.
