VAWARD

Etymology

Noun

vaward (plural vawards)

The vanguard.

Adjective

vaward (not comparable)

On or towards the front; vanward.

Source: Wiktionary


Va"ward`, n. Etym: [For vanward, equivalent to vanguard. See Vanguard, Ward guard.]

Definition: The fore part; van. [Obs.] Since we have the vaward of the day. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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