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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reflanch(e)d, ppl. adj. [Cf. 18th c. Eng. flanch v. to spread, widen out (1776), of doubtful origin, e.m.E. flanker v. to strengthen the flanks (of a fortification) by projecting extensions.] Strengthened or reinforced by the construction of flankers. —1633 Lithgow Poet. Remains 113.
Would Soundbroughhead, in Zetland, were intrenchd, And Skalloway, neare Laxford, too reflanchd [etc.]
