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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BACK DRAWER, n. An apostate, one who abandons his former faith or profession.Sc. 1723 R. McWard Earnest Contendings for the Faith 89:
His soul hath no pleasure in them that draw back, but shall lead forth such Back drawers, and Turners-aside, with the workers of iniquity.
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