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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BACK-SPAUL(D), n. [′bɑk′spɑ:l(d), -′spǫ:l(d) See P.L.D. §§ 85, 93.]

1. The back part of the shoulder.Sc. 1821 Scott Pirate vii.:
I did feel a rheumatize in my back-spauld yestreen.

2. The hind-leg.Sc. 1824 Scott Redgauntlet vii.:
If sae mickle as a coallier or a salter make a moonlight flitting, ye will cleek him by the back-spaul in a minute of time.
Per. 1898 G.W. in E.D.D.:
Back-spaul of cattle.

[O.Fr. espaule, Mod.Fr. épaule, shoulder, Sp. espalda. See Spaul(d).]

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