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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BACK-TURN, n. A relapse.Bnff.² 1932:
Weelum's gettin' on fine noo, an' I howp he disna tak' a back-turn.Abd.² 1932:
The patient running risks by leaving his bed too soon got an ill backturn.