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vanward.

On or towards the front.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. On or towards the front.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English van Proto-Indo-European *wert-der. Proto-Germanic *wardaz Old English -weard English -ward English vanward From van + -ward.

adv
  1. Towards the front.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English van Proto-Indo-European *wert-der. Proto-Germanic *wardaz Old English -weard English -ward English vanward From van + -ward.

noun
  1. The vanguard of an army.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English van Proto-Indo-European *wert-der. Proto-Germanic *wardaz Old English -weard English -ward English vanward From van + -ward.

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