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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BACKIE, n.² (See quot.) [′bɑkɪ̢]Cai.⁴ c.1920:
Backie, stake to which an animal is tied.

Phr. (See quot.)Cai. 1907 D.B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 64:
“To poo the backie” — to indulge a little.