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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1933

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BACKETFU', n. As much as a backet would hold (of ashes, etc.).Abd.(D) 1933 (per Mry.²):
The quines leet a backetfu' o' ais fa' clyte on the fleer.

[Backet + Fu', Sc. form of full. See P.L.D. §78, §78.3.]

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