Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FLANKER, n. Sc. usages: 1. a side projection of a wall, roof, or the like; see also 1951 quot.; 2. thigh-boots (Sh. 1951). Cf. Flank, n., 1. and 2.1. Slg. 1719 Slg. Burgh Rec. (B.R.S.) 162:
The roof when the stone work is finished to be putt on in a plain way without flankers which the tympan would occasion.Arg. 1816 MS. per Arg.1:
To Wood rails for a Flanker.Sc. 1823 Scott Letters (Cent. ed.) VIII. 111:
The front of the house is now enclosed by a courtyard wall, with flankers of 100 feet.Ork.5 1951:
Flanker is the name given to the lead gutter fitted where slated roofs meet at an angle.
