flankering

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flankering - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Flanker \Flank"er\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Flankered; p. pr. &
     vb. n. Flankering.] [See Flank, v. t.]
     1. To defend by lateral fortifications. [Obs.] --Sir T.
        Herbert.
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     2. To attack sideways. [Obs.] --Evelyn.
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