Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BACK-SPOKEN, adj. Contradictory, gainsaying. [′bɑk′spokən]Ayr. 1889 H. Johnston Chron. of Glenbuckie xxi:
Dinna tell me it was owre dark to see the sma' print, ye back-spoken woman that ye are.
