REAR GUARD


Meaning of REAR GUARD in English

Pronunciation: - ' gärd, - ˌ gärd

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle French reregarde, from Old French, from rere + garde guard

Date: 1659

: a military detachment detailed to bring up and protect the rear of a main body or force

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