- reregard
- reregard
obs. form of rearguard.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
reregard
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rear guard — a part of an army or military force detached from the main body to bring up and guard the rear from surprise attack, esp. in a retreat. [1475 85; < AF reregard, OF rereguarde] * * * … Universalium
rear guard — n. [ME rier garde < Anglo Fr reregard < OFr < riere, backward (< L retro: see RETRO ) + gard,GUARD] a military detachment to protect the rear of a main force or body … English World dictionary
rear guard — noun Etymology: Middle English reregarde, from Middle French, from Old French reregarde, rereguarde, from rere, riere backward, behind (from Latin retro) + garde, guarde guard more at retro , guard : a military detachment detailed to bring up and … Useful english dictionary
