vanward
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of vanward
Example Sentences
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A vanward regiment of the Prussian packs Has gained the shadow of the city walls.
From The Dynasts by Thomas Hardy
The Duke of York so dread, The eager vanward led; With the main Henry sped, Amongst his henchmen.
From English Songs and Ballads by T. W. H. (Thomas William Hodgson) Crosland
Then, Diomede, unaided as he was, Rush'd ardent to the vanward, and before The steeds of the Neleian sovereign old120 Standing, in accents wing'd, him thus address'd.
From The Iliad of Homer Translated into English Blank Verse by William Cowper by William Cowper
Thereinto the vanward entered, but went no long way ere the leaders called a halt and bade pitch the banners, for that there should they abide the daylight.
From The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale by William Morris
The Duke of York so dread The eager vanward led; With the main Henry sped Amongst his henchmen.
From Stories of the Olden Time (Historical Series—Book IV Part I) by Various
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