backgain

English

noun
Definitions
  • (UK) A relapse.
  • (UK) A decline; consumption.
  • (UK) A relapse in illness.

Etymology

Compound from English back (mild drink, back, chaser) + English ganging (going).

Origin

English

ganging

Gloss

going

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