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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1824-1825
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BACK-HAP, v. (See second quot.) [bɑk′hɑp]Abd. 1824 G. Smith Douglas 23:
Ere I back-hap, ye'll see the heels o' me.Abd. 1825 Jam.2:
Back-hap. To draw back from an agreement, to resile.
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