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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bak-try, v. [Bak adv. Cf. Bak-speir v.] tr. To try again, re-examine. —1640 Kirkcudbright Min. Bk. 83 (the way shall be tryed and bak-tryed).
