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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BACK-THOCHT, n. A reflection, suspicion. [′bɑk′θɔxt + o]m.Sc. 1927 J. Buchan Witch Wood ix.:
He thinks I'm a dacent, saft, through-ither body, wi' his wits sair fuddled by strong drink, and has nae back-thochts o' ane that's just clay in his hands.