Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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BACK-DRAW, BAKDRAW, n. [bɑkdrɑ:, -drǫ: See P.L.D. §§ 85, 93.]
(1) A drawing back from an agreement.Bnff.2 1932:
Weel, Sandy, we'll consider the maitter sattl't, an' there maun be nae back-draw min'.n.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 45:
Nae back-draws, now!
(2) “Bakdraw, the inhalation of the breath” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).
(3) Drawback, disadvantage. Sc. 1916 T. W. Paterson Wyse Sayin's x. 22:
The blessin o' the Lord maks the puirest bodie bien, An' there's nae back-draw o' dowieness gangs alang wi't.
