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adj
Behind or late in payment or rent; in arrears.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Northern-England, Scotland
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adj
Not in a good financial state; unprosperous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Northern-England, Scotland
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Synonyms: backgain
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Not in good health; sickly, unhealthy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Northern-England, Scotland
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Synonyms: backgain
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noun
A going back; a returning; also, the way back.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Northern-England, Scotland, uncountable
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noun
A deterioration, especially in circumstances or health; a relapse, a retrograde.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Northern-England, Scotland, uncountable
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Synonyms: backgain
Antonyms: none provided
History
From back- + ganging (“going”), from gang (“to go, proceed; to walk”).
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
