Flanconnade

/flæŋkənæd/ noun

Definition

A variant or emphatic form of flanconade; a military flanking tactic or maneuver.

Etymology

Extended form of flanconade with double consonant -nn-, used in French military terminology. Emphasizes the action of attacking the flank.

Kelly Says

The extra syllables in flanconnade made it sound grander in French military reports—tactical manuals described brilliant flancondades with the same dramatic language used for major battles.

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