rearguard
Meanings
Plural: rearguards
Noun
- a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body
- The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
- The defence, collectively the defenders.
Origin / Etymology
From rear + guard. Attested in The Song of Roland c. 1150 (rereguarde). Doublet of retrogarde.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 11
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Words With Friends Score: 13
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