rereward (Meaning)
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rereward (n.)
The rear guard of an army.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rereward
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rereward Sentence Examples
- The soldiers retreated to the rereward to regroup and avoid encirclement.
- The queen's rereward was composed of her most loyal and experienced guards.
- The archers positioned themselves in the rereward to provide covering fire for the advancing troops.
- The rearguard acted as a rereward, protecting the main army from ambush.
- The enemy cavalry charged into the rereward, causing chaos and confusion.
- The rereward fought valiantly, holding back the enemy long enough to allow the rest of the army to escape.
- The knights of the rereward formed a protective shield around their lord.
- The warrioress led the rereward, inspiring her fellow soldiers with her unwavering courage.
- The rereward was forced to retreat due to the overwhelming number of enemy forces.
- The wounded soldiers were evacuated to the rereward, where they could receive medical attention.
FAQs About the word rereward
The rear guard of an army.
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No antonyms found.
The soldiers retreated to the rereward to regroup and avoid encirclement.
The queen's rereward was composed of her most loyal and experienced guards.
The archers positioned themselves in the rereward to provide covering fire for the advancing troops.
The rearguard acted as a rereward, protecting the main army from ambush.
