Flushed. A term frequently applied when men have been successful; as, flushed with victory, etc.
Flushing. An important seaport of the Netherlands, in the island of Walcheren, on the north side of the Scheldt, where that river enters the North Sea. It was the first town which declared against the Spaniards in 1572. In 1585 the Prince of Orange pledged it to Queen Elizabeth as security for a loan which she made to the people of the Netherlands in their struggle against Philip II. of Spain. The English held it till 1616. At the commencement of the 19th century it came into the possession of the French, and in 1809 was bombarded by the British composing the Walcheren expedition, under Lord Chatham, when it suffered severely. Admiral Ruyter was born here in 1607.
Flute. A wind instrument which is sometimes used in military bands, but never in service.
Fly. The length of a flag. The dimension at right angles to the staff. The other dimension is called the [hoist].
Flying Army. A strong body of cavalry and infantry which is always in motion, both to cover its own garrisons and to keep the enemy in continual alarm.
Flying Artillery. Artillery trained to very rapid evolutions. In passing from one part of the field to another, the men spring upon their horses in horse artillery, or on the ammunition-chests in light artillery.
Flying Bridges. See [Pontons].
Flying Camp. A camp or body of troops formed for rapid motion from one place to another.
Flying Colors. Colors unfurled and left to wave in the air. Hence to return or come off with flying colors is to be victorious, to get the better.
Flying Party. A detachment of men employed to hover about an enemy.