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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Baklings, Baklenis, adv. [ONhb. (on) bæcling, f. bæc Bak n.1 in later dial backlins.] Backwards.?1438 Alex. i. 924.
The duke … With his speir … Him baklingis throw the body bare 1597 Misc. Spald. C. I. 93.
Thow … gangand baklenis keist ane pairt [of the stanes] behind thé
