vanward

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England in doubt of her, France in despair of her, all without heart - Stand on her side in the vanward of ages, and strike on her part!

From Songs Before Sunrise by Swinburne, Algernon Charles

Like a beacon, like a star, May she lead our squadrons far,— When the hurricane of war Shakes the world,— With her pennant in the vanward broad unfurled.

From Myth and Romance Being a Book of Verses by Cawein, Madison Julius

Here, Hacon of Trant, that was wont to lead thy father's vanward, and here, Sir Brian of Hartismere, brother to Eric, called the Wry-neck.

From Beltane the Smith by Farnol, Jeffery

Thereinto the vanward entered, but went no long way ere the leaders called a halt and bade pitch the banners, for that there should they abide the daylight. 

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 English Songs and Ballads by Crosland, T. W. H. (Thomas William Hodgson)