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rearguard in Dutch

rearguard in Dutch is achterhoede — rearguard means the rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

rearguard in Dutch

achterhoede
noun
(military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

What does "rearguard" mean?

  1. noun The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
  2. noun The defence, collectively the defenders.
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What is "rearguard" in Dutch?

"rearguard" in Dutch is achterhoede. rearguard means: The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

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