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What is the noun for rearguard?

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rear
  1. The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last on order; - opposed to front.
  2. (military) Specifically, the part of an army or fleet which comes last, or is stationed behind the rest.
  3. (anatomy) The buttocks, a creature's bottom
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  5. Examples:
    1. “Henry takes up with the procession of wounded men trudging to the army's rear for care.”
      “Be sure to quickly bring your heels up to your rear in a tight tuck.”
rearguard
  1. (military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
  2. (soccer) The defence, collectively the defenders.
  3. Synonyms:
  4. Examples:
    1. “Too few troops on the ground going in left the heartland unconquered and rearguard supply troops vulnerable to attack.”
      “He is ready to give offense to both the vanguard and the rearguard of the modem Roman Church-and to many in the middle.”
      “The commander finally withdrew his rearguard and moved the last few soldiers across the abandoned camp.”
rearward
  1. The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion; wind-up.
  2. The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard.
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rearer
  1. One who rears (nurtures children or animals).
  2. A horse or other animal that rears up.
rearfoot
  1. The rear of the foot (especially the side of the heel)
rearwardness
  1. Quality of being rearward.
rearing
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rearers
  1. plural of rearer
  2. Examples:
    1. “Best practices on lopping and grazing management are, for instance, being widely disseminated to other rearers.”
      “Game bird rearers say the demand for pheasants and partridges is rising as more country estate owners and farmers cash in on the boom.”
      “A sizeable number of cattle rearers besides officers of the department attended the camp, presided over by the Chief Animal Husbandry officer, Varmul.”
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