rearward

¹rear·ward

noun \ˈrir-ˌwȯrd\

Definition of REARWARD

: rear; especially : the rear division (as of an army)

Origin of REARWARD

Middle English rerewarde, from Anglo-French rereguard, rerewarde rear guard

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with REARWARD

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