vanward

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

And the vanward said that Desir, together with all his force, was already at Cluses, the which he had do dight with bulwarks of iron and stone.

From Old French Romances by Morris, William

Forth then went the banners of the Wolf, and the men of the vanward fell to threading the rock-maze toward the north, and in two hours’ time were clear of the Dale under Shield-broad. 

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

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