† ˈbackbear, n. Obs.
[f. back n. 2 c + bear v.]
In Forest Laws: The act of carrying on the back venison killed illegally. (Cf. back-berend adj. (pres. pple.))
| 1598 J. Manwood Lawes Forest xviii. §9 (1615) 134/1 Backe beare is, where any man hath slaine a wild beast..and is found carrying away of the same. 1667 E. Chamberlayne St. Gt. Brit. i. iii. vi. (1743) 186 Taken either at dog-draw..back-bear, or bloodyhand. 1866 Chamb. Jrnl. 261. |