va·ward
| \ ˈvau̇-ˌȯrd
, -ˌwȯrd \
, -ˌwȯrd \
Definition of vaward
archaic
: the foremost part : forefront
the vaward of our youth— William Shakespeare
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“Vaward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaward. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of vaward was in the 14th century
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