vanward

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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

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

Like a beacon, like a star, May she lead our squadrons far,— When the hurricane of war Shakes the world,— With her pennant in the vanward broad unfurled.

From Myth and Romance Being a Book of Verses by Cawein, Madison Julius

A vanward regiment of the Prussian packs Has gained the shadow of the city walls.

From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas

Till this hour St. George's standard Led the advancing march of time; England! keep it streaming vanward, Conqueror over age and clime!'

From The Bront? Family, Vol. 1 of 2 with special reference to Patrick Branwell Bront? by Leyland, Francis A.