vanward

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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

My wound is deep, I fain would sleep; Take thou the vanward o' the three, And hide me by the bracken bush That grows upon the lily lee.

From The Balladists Famous Scots Series by Geddie, John

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

And I’ll lead the vanward, lord, Thorough the English country.’

From Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Third Series by Sidgwick, Frank

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