Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FOREBACK, n. In a fishing row-boat, the place for the oarsman next the bow on the starboard side (n.Sc. 1916).
[Fore-, 1. + back, Bauk, n.1, 7.]
