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vanward

[van-werd] / ˈvæn wərd /




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In the vanward, or vanguard; misprinted "vanward" in some editions.

From The Lady of the Lake by Scott, Walter, Sir

The Duke of York so dread, The eager vanward led; With the main Henry sped, Amongst his henchmen.

From English Songs and Ballads by Crosland, T. W. H. (Thomas William Hodgson)

Then also, in the vanity of youth, For show of nimbleness, he started oft505 Into the vanward, till at last he fell.

From The Iliad of Homer Translated into English Blank Verse by William Cowper by Cowper, William

Hawke is here; eight of his vanward ships are sweeping on for action.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 19 by Carlyle, Thomas

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

From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas




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