Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BACKHAUD, n. An obstacle to progress. [′bɑk′hɑ:d]Bch. 1929 (per Abd.1):
The auld man wis a backhaud — widna let money be spent on up-to-date implements.
