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Webster 1913 Edition


Rearward

Rear′wardˊ

(rēr′wa̤rdˊ-wẽrd)
,
Noun.
[
Rear
+
ward
.]
The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard. Also used figuratively.
Shak.

Rear′ward

(-wẽrd)
,
Adj.
&
adv.
At or toward the rear.

Webster 1828 Edition


Rearward

RE'ARWARD

,
Noun.
[from rear. See Rereward.]
1.
The last troop; the rear-guard.
2.
The end; the tail; the train behind.
3.
The latter part.