▪ I. backster
(ˈbækstə(r))
A flat piece of wood or cork, strapped on the feet for walking over loose beach.
| 1867 in Smyth Sailor's Word-bk. 1884 H. Hewlett in 19th Century Aug. 329 Along the coast of Pevensey Bay one may meet peasants with flat pieces of wood called ‘backsters,’ fastened to the soles of their boots. |
▪ II. backster
obs. form of baxter, baker.