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BACKPIECE

\bˈakpiːs], \bˈakpiːs], \b_ˈa_k_p_iː_s]\

Definitions of BACKPIECE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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The piece of armour which covers the back.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Piece of armour which covers the back.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

The piece or armour which covers the back.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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