back-ward
†
ˈback-ˈward,
n.
Obs.
Rear-guard, rear-ward.
1205
Lay.
23814
Þat wes þa bac-warde [
1250
bac-ward]
1580
Hollyband
Treas.
Fr.
Tong.
,
Donner sur la queuë d'vne armée
, to fall vpon the backe ward of an armie.
Oxford English Dictionary
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