vanward
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of vanward
Example Sentences
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But our place must be the vanward, Other leading brook not we— Bearing England's banner onward, The Britannia cleaves the sea.
From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various
In the vanward, or vanguard; misprinted "vanward" in some editions.
From The Lady of the Lake by Scott, Walter, Sir
A vanward regiment of the Prussian packs Has gained the shadow of the city walls.
From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas
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 Morris, William
And the carle yeasaid this, after staring about him a while, and they gave him spear and shield, and he went with the vanward as a way-leader.
From The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale by Morris, William
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