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rear guardMain Entry: rear guard Pronunciation: \-ˈgärd, -ˌgärd\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle French reregarde, from Old French, from rere + garde guard Date: 1659 : a military detachment detailed to bring up and protect the rear of a main body or force
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