Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1702
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BACKDRAWING, vbl.n. A drawing back, a retracting from one's promise or resolve (Sh., ne.Sc. 1975).Sc. 1702 Discourse of Suppressing Vice 59:
O what Backdrawing of Heart. Therefore it is necessary to bind yourselves to it by a solemn vow.
[O.Sc. backdrawing id., 1663.]
