What does backgain mean?
Backgain means (UK dialectal) A relapse..
Backgain
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(UK dialectal) A relapse..
Definitions by Sense
- (UK dialectal) A relapse.
- (UK dialectal) A decline; consumption.
- (UK dialectal) A relapse in illness.
- (UK dialectal) Receding; going back.
- (UK dialectal, of persons) Not thriving in health or in worldly concerns.
Example Sentences
a backgain family
Synonyms for backgain
Antonyms for backgain
Related Words
Word Forms
- backgains
- backgaun
- back-gang
- back-gannin
- backgane
- more backgain
- most backgain
- back-ga'en
- back-gaen
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for backgain?
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What is the opposite of backgain?
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How do you use backgain in a sentence?
a backgain family
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