vanward

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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

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

From Stories of the Olden Time (Historical Series—Book IV Part I) by Various

A man should be only partially before his time—to be completely to the vanward in aspirations is fatal to fame.

From The Return of the Native by Hardy, Thomas

There then the noise and clatter of the vanward rose up on the face of the heath, and men were exceeding joyous that they had come so far without mishap. 

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

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)