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Rearguard
Meaning
Noun
●
In Military:
The
rearmost
part of a
force
, especially a
detachment
of
troops
that
protect
the
rear
of a
retreating
force
.
●
In Football (soccer):
The
defence
,
collectively
the defenders.
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Origin
rearguard
English
guard
English
rear
English
rere
Anglo-Norman
rado
Latin
retro
Latin
rere
Middle English (1100-1500)
hrer
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
reren
Middle English (1100-1500)
hreran
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
ræran
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Etym
Antonyms
Vanguard
Innovative
Related
Counterattack
Backline
Cavalry
Garrison
Defender
Phalanx
Pikeman
Army
Spearman
Talisman
Battle
Calvary
Squad
Military
Countercharge
Vanguard
Commander
Fortification
Defence
Enemy
Strike Force
Battle Line
Shield Wall
Back Line
Command Post
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