halfback

English

noun
Definitions
  • (field sports) Any of various positions on the field of play between the forwards and the fullbacks.
  • (field sports) A player who occupies one of these positions.

Etymology

Affix from English half + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

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Other

Kanji

後, 背

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