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backbear
† 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 ... Oxford English Dictionary
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back-berend
† ˈback-berend, a. (pres. pple.) Obs. In 3 -inde, 6–9 -and, 7 -end, 8 -ind. [OE. bæc-berende, f. bæc back + berende, pr. pple. of beran to bear: see backbear n.] Bearing on the back: an OE. combination, long retained as a law-term to describe a thief caught in the act of thus carrying off stolen pro... Oxford English Dictionary
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