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Kshatriya (sh) and flank(2) (iou)


Kshatriya (sh)




or Ksatriya

In Hindu India, the second-highest of the four varnas, or social classes, traditionally the military or ruling class.

In ancient times before the caste system was completely defined, they were considered first in rank, placed higher than the Brahmans, or priestly class. The legend that they were degraded by an incarnation of Vishnu as a punishment for their tyranny may reflect a historical struggle for supremacy between priests and rulers. In modern times the Kshatriya varna includes members from a variety of castes, united by their status in government or the military or their land ownership.


flank(2) (iou)



flank verb1. M16.
[from the noun. Cf. French flanquer.]
verb intrans. Deliver a raking fire. Only in M16.
verb trans. Guard, strengthen, or defend, on the flank; attack or threaten the flank of; (of artillery) fire sideways on, rake. L16.
Sir W. Scott An advanced angle..with shot-holes for flanking the door-way.
verb trans. Be situated at the side of; esp. be situated on either side of. M17.
E. Glasgow A red brick house flanked by a stony hill. F. Herbert She saw Paul approaching flanked by two small boys.
verb trans. Dodge, evade. arch. US slang. M19.