vanward

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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

On the whole, it was 2 in the afternoon before Hawke, with those vanward Eight, could get clutch of Conflans.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 19 by Carlyle, Thomas

A vanward regiment of the Prussian packs Has gained the shadow of the city walls.

From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas

But our place must be the vanward, Other leading brook not we— Bearing England's banner onward, The Britannia cleaves the sea.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

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