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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bak half, n. [ME. backe half, bachalf (1408).] The back or rear side. —1513 Doug. ii. viii. 31 (on the bak half Priamus palyce); II. 907/9 (on the bak half wrytis plente of lesyngis).
