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Backfriend
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Meaning
Noun
●
In British English:
A
false friend
; a
secret
enemy.
●
In British English:
A
friend
at
one's
back; a
backer
; one who does his best for another; a supporter.
●
In British English:
A hangnail.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
backfriend
English
back-
English
bak-
Middle English (1100-1500)
friend
English
frende
Middle English (1100-1500)
freond
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Etym
Synonyms
Back-Friend
Enemy
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