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Webster 1913 Edition
Rearward
Rear′wardˊ
(rēr′wa̤rdˊ-wẽrd)
, Noun.
[
Rear
+ ward
.] The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard. Also used figuratively.
Shak.
Rear′ward
(-wẽrd)
, Adj.
& adv.
At or toward the rear.
Webster 1828 Edition
Rearward
RE'ARWARD
,Noun.
1.
The last troop; the rear-guard.2.
The end; the tail; the train behind.3.
The latter part.