Foremarch

/ˈfɔːrmɑːrtʃ/ noun

Definition

A march or procession that leads the way; to march in front or ahead of others.

Etymology

From 'fore-' (front, ahead) + 'march' (a procession or military movement). A combination of Old English and Old French elements describing leading a procession.

Kelly Says

Military foremarch units set the pace and rhythm for entire armies—drummers and flag-bearers in the foremarch literally controlled the heartbeat of thousands of soldiers behind them.

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