What does rearguard mean in crosswords?

rearguard means: a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body

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rearguard

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9 lettersPronunciation /ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd/Part of speech nounSorted aadegrrruStarts with REnds with D0 cluesCommon crossword word

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From rear + guard. Attested in The Song of Roland c. 1150 (rereguarde). Doublet of retrogarde.

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