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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bakkit, a. Also: bakkett, -ytt, bakit, baket. [f. Bak n.¹ Cf. ME. (sore-)backyd, e.m.E. backed, back'd.]

1. Furnished with a back; backed with something. 1478 Acta Aud. 67/2.
ij buffate stulis and a bakit stule 1567 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 643/2.
Ane gryitt rubye … bakkytt only with blak enamaleit 1597 Edinb. Test. XXX. 290 b.
xiij bakit sawes 1610 Hist. Kinloss A. p. xi.
Thrie baket stulles of Irysche steiche 1640 Bk. Carlaverock II. 504.
Ane cutche bed … vith six bakkett chayeris 1642 Edinb. Test. LX. 152 b.
Ane bakitt chyre

2. Having a back of a specified form or colour. 1531 Bell. Boece I. p. xlv.
Sum [fische] ar … bakkit like ane hurcheon 1583 Edinb. Test. XII. 329.
Ane soireill bakkit staig