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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flank, Flaink, n. [ME. flanke, flaunke (c 1330), F. flanc.] a. The fleshy part of the side. b. A bank of a stream. —a. 1513 Doug. x. x. 103.
The grondyn hed … At hys left flank or leisk persyt tyte 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 248.
My lord Regent … wes schote with ane dag … throw the flankb. 1626 Garden Worthies 11.
This knightlie Keith thy flainks did fill With Danish bouks
