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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BACK-LAIDIN, n. Also -laden. A back-burden, load (Sh. 1975, -laidin). Cf. Backbirn.Ags. 1833 J. S. Sands Poems 96:
Like auld Rob, that stealt the plaiden. And carried off a guid back laden.

[For laidin, vbl.n., see Laird, v.]