Word: rearguard
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: rear
guard
Definition: The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
Morphemes:
Affix: rear
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Specifically, the part of an army or fleet which comes last, or is stationed behind the rest.
Affix: guard
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A squad responsible for protecting something.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: guarde
Language: fro
Decoded: guarde
Meaning: a guardian, warden, keeper