3. Turned back, or inclining to the left; as, backhanded letters.

Back"hand`ed*ness, n. State of being backhanded; the using of backhanded or indirect methods.

Back"hand`er (&?;), n. A backhanded blow.

Back"house` (&?;), n. [Back, a. + house.] A building behind the main building. Specifically: A privy; a necessary.

Back"ing, n. 1. The act of moving backward, or of putting or moving anything backward.

2. That which is behind, and forms the back of, anything, usually giving strength or stability.

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