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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
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.
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