Rere

//ɾiːɾ// name, noun

name, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Archaic spelling of rear (all meanings). alt-of, archaic
  2. 2
    back portion or area behind (a building, etc.) Ireland, specifically
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A former department of Chile.

Example

More examples

"In front of the camp were the fords of the Boyne deep and dangerous, protected by rugged banks, and defended by some breast-works; while the huts and hedges were lined with infantry on the rere; and at some distance arose the church and village of Donore, upon whose commanding heights King James in person was stationed."

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