Naut. [f. prec.]
1. trans. To coil or lay up (a rope) in a Flemish coil (see prec. 3). Also to flemish down.
1832. Marryat, N. Forster, xi. After the messenger had been stowed away, the cables coiled in the tiers, and the ropes flemished down on deck, the captain made his appearance, and directed the first lieutenant to send after the newly impressed men.
1867. in Smyth, Sailor’s Word-bk.
2. (See quot.)
1867. Smyth, Sailor’s Word-bk., Flemishing, a forcing or scoring of the planks.
