Definitions
- n. 1
The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
Forms
- Plural
- rearguards → arrière-gardes…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| rearguard | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.