vanward

Example Sentences

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This was now the battle-road of the Host, and the vanward entered it at once, turning their backs upon the Shivering Flood.

From The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale by Morris, William

Here, Hacon of Trant, that was wont to lead thy father's vanward, and here, Sir Brian of Hartismere, brother to Eric, called the Wry-neck.

From Beltane the Smith by Farnol, Jeffery

The vanward flights of twirling flakes came on then, as if suddenly unleashed, the wind sprang up, and the great fight began.

From A Dream of the North Sea by Runciman, James

And I’ll lead the vanward, lord, Thorough the English country.’

From Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Third Series by Sidgwick, Frank

Nor lacks it gallant music to cheer it on its way, Nor flap of flame-tongued banner, like the Oriflamme of old, Its vanward cohorts heralding, in crimson, green, and gold.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 339, January, 1844 by Various