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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Bak-heir, n. [Bak n.1 or Bak adj.] An attack from behind. —a1578 Pitsc. I. 246/12.
Considerand that he was . . bandit so in peace witht him, that he neidit to dreid no bak heir [I. bakfeare] of Scottland as he was wont to do Ib. II. 79/14.
Also the gouneris [war chargit] to stand be thair artaillȝe for dreid of bak heir [I. bakfear]

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