FLANCONADE

Etymology

Noun

flanconade (plural flanconades)

(fencing) A thrust in the side.

Source: Wiktionary


Flan`co*nade", n. Etym: [F.] (Fencing)

Definition: A thrust in the side.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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