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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1768-1769
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HINDBACKS, adj. Also hintbacks (Sh.). Surreptitious, behind the back (I.Sc. 1957).Abd. p.1768 A. Ross Works (S.T.S.) 184:
She milks the ewes an' tents the same wi' care, An' mony times gees me a hindbacks share.
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