vanward

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Thereinto the vanward entered, but went no long way ere the leaders called a halt and bade pitch the banners, for that there should they abide the daylight. 

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

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

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

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

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