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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flankart, n. [Late ME. flancard (Caxton), OF. flancard.] Armour for the thigh. —1513 Doug. vii. xi. 70.
Sum steil hawbrikis forgis … , Burnyst flankartis [pr. flaukartis; 1554 flawkertis] and leg harnes
