2. To attack sideways. [Obs.] Evelyn.

Flan"nel (fln"nl), n. [F. flanelle, cf. OF. flaine a pillowcase, a

mattress (?); fr. W. gwlanen flannel, fr. gwlan wool; prob. akin to E.

wool. Cf. Wool.] A soft, nappy, woolen cloth, of loose texture. Shak.

Adam's flannel. (Bot.) See under Adam. -- Canton flannel, Cotton

flannel. See Cotton flannel, under Cotton.

Flan"neled (?), a. Covered or wrapped in flannel.

Flan"nen (?), a. Made or consisting of flannel. [Obs.] "Flannen robes."

Dryden.

Flap (?), n. [OE. flappe, flap, blow, bly-flap; cf. D. flap, and E.

flap, v.] Anything broad and limber that hangs loose, or that is

attached by one side or end and is easily moved; as, the flap of a

garment.

A cartilaginous flap upon the opening of the larynx.

Sir T. Browne.

The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Section F, G and H · 第 493 / 2879 题