REARWARD

The strong battalion that closed and guarded the rear of an army, Jos 6:13; Isa 52:12; 58:8.

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rearward. Rearward, ad. towards the end or tail, n. the rear, a defense

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Rear″ward′ (rēr″wa̤rd′), n. [[Rear + ward.]] The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard. Also used figuratively. Shak.