Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BACKIT-ARSE, n. The act of falling backwards. [′bɑkɪ̢t′ɛrs]s.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 45:
Backit-arse. The act or fact of falling backwards upon the hams.
