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noun
The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: attributive, often
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: vanguard
noun
The defence, collectively the defenders.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: attributive, often
Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: detachment
History
From rear + guard. Attested in The Song of Roland c. 1150 (rereguarde). Doublet of retrogarde.
Across languages
31 source translations are retained for this English entry.
