REARGUARD


Meaning of REARGUARD in English

/ ˈrɪəgɑːd; NAmE ˈrɪrgɑːrd/ noun

(usually the rearguard ) [ sing.+ sing./pl. v . ] a group of soldiers that protect the back part of an army especially when the army is retreating after it has been defeated

OPP vanguard

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English (denoting the rear part of an army): from Old French rereguarde .

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