Word: rearguard
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: rear
guard
Definition: The defence, collectively the defenders.
Morphemes:
Affix: rear
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To place in the rear; to secure the rear of.
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