Etymology

flanchard

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Today it means: A piece of armor designed to be attached to the sides of a saddle to protect the flanks of the horse. Full definition →

Old French flanchard
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  1. Old French · learned borrowing fromflanchard
  2. English todayflanchard

Learned borrowing from Old French flanchard.

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