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    I know what a flange is, but how did it get that name and why is it called a flange?

    Question #110866. Asked by 29CoveRoad. (Nov 18 09 5:10 PM)


    satguru

    		According to Chamber's dictionary it's obscure, but may well be extended from flank to mean a specific type of projecting edge.
    Oxford suggests possibly from French 'Flancher' meaning to bend. So there are theories on it but no certainty

    http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/flange?view=uk

    Nov 18 09, 8:54 PM

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