Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAKFEAL, n. “A large sod set up against the backsten [s.v. Backstane], between it and the fire” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).
[Back, n.1, 1 (1), and Fail, n.1, v.1, Feal, q.v.]
