Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1825, 1898-1932
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BACKIN'-TRUFF, ‡-TURF, n. (See third quot.) [-trʌf, -tʌrf]Sc. 1898 G.W. in E.D.D.:
Backin'-turf. This word was formerly common, but is now dying out.Bnff.2 1932:
That hin'most leddie [little load] 'at ye took fae the moss 'll dee fine for backin'-truffs t' the kitchie fire throw the winter.s.Sc. 1825 Jam.2:
Backin'-turf. A turf laid on a low cottage-fire at bedtime as a back, for keeping it alive till morning; or one placed against the hud, in putting on a new turf-fire, for supporting the side-turfs.
