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Webster 1828 Edition

Rear-guard

RE'AR-GU'ARD

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Noun.

The body of an army that marches in the rear of the main body to protect it.

Definition 2024

rear-guard

rear-guard

See also: rearguard

English

Adjective

of, or relating to a rearguard
of, or relating to resistance in politics etc

Antonyms

avant-guard