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rearward

1. rear.ward \'ri(*)r-.wo.rd\ n [ME rerewarde, fr. AF; akin to OF reregarde 
   rear guard] : REAR; esp : the rear division (as of an army) 
2. rear.ward \-w*rd\ aj 1: located at, near, or toward the rear  2: 
   directed toward the rear : BACKWARD  - rear.ward.ly av
3. rear.ward also rear.wards \-w*rd\ \-w*rdz\ av : at, near, or toward the 
   rear : BACKWARD