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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hinder, Hynder, a.2 [e.m.E. and ME. hynder (14th c.), hindore (c 1290). Cf. Hender a.2] Later or last; coming from, or situated, behind. —1489 Treas. Acc. I. 127.
Sende to the master of the Kingis schip that lay in Ayre, to the hynder owte red of hir, x li. 1535 Stewart 11485.
Ay still tha faucht all ouir the hinder nycht, Quhill on the morne that it wes fair da lycht 1540 Lynd. Sat. 4348 (B).
All the nycht my hairt ourcastis With bokking and with hinder blastis 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. 134.
Ane man slane with the hinder feete of ane horse
