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Rarerearguard
The correct spelling is rearguard.
How to pronounce rearguard
noun
IPA: /ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd/
Say it like: Ree-rgua-rd
The correct spelling is rearguard. The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
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Definition
noun
- 1.The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
- 2.The defence, collectively the defenders.
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