Flank"er (?), n.
One who, or that which, flanks, as a skirmisher or a body of troops sent out upon the flanks of an army toguard a line of march, or a fort projecting so as to command the side of an assailing body.
They threw out flankers, and endeavored to dislodge their assailants.
W. Irwing.
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Flank"er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Flankered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Flankering.] [See Flank, v. t.]
1.
To defend by lateral fortifications.
[Obs.]
Sir T. Herbert.
2.
To attack sideways.
[Obs.]
Evelyn.
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