Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BACK-JAR, n. [′bɑk′dʒɑ:r]
1. An ill-natured objection.Abd. 1825 Jam.2:
Back-jar. 1. A sly, ill-natured objection, or opposition. 2. An artful evasion.
2. A set-back in health or circumstances.Bnff.2 1932:
He wiz gettin' on fine the first twa-three year, bit the fire 'at he hid, an' the weet sizzon, an' the loss o' his case against the horse-dealer, gae 'im a gey back-jar.Abd.(D) 1875 W. Alexander Life Among my Ain Folk (1882) 123:
Sandy had suffered what he termed a “back-jar,” he was just a little confused as to the amount of either his liabilities or assets.Abd.11 1914:
Our kye an' stirks deein o' rinderpest gae us a sair backjar — maist ruined us.
