† retroguard Obs. rare.
[ad. med.L. retroguardia, -garda (Du Cange), obs. Pg. retroguarda.]
= rear-guard1.
| 1574 H. G. Most Briefe Tables H ij b, And let another parte bee for a Vantgarde and Retroguarde to the raye. |
† retroguard Obs. rare.
[ad. med.L. retroguardia, -garda (Du Cange), obs. Pg. retroguarda.]
= rear-guard1.
| 1574 H. G. Most Briefe Tables H ij b, And let another parte bee for a Vantgarde and Retroguarde to the raye. |
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