Flank"er (?), n. One who, or that which, flanks, as a skirmisher or a
body of troops sent out upon the flanks of an army toguard a line of
march, or a fort projecting so as to command the side of an assailing
body.
They threw out flankers, and endeavored to dislodge their
assailants.
W. Irwing.
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.