Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BACKSPEAK, v. To gainsay, reject, object to. [bɑk′spik]Abd.(D) 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb 132:
Foo cud ony richt thinkin' man backspeak a motion like that noo?
