back-trail
Americanverb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of back-trail
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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And with a sigh, she replaced the packet in the bag, and returned to her scrutiny of the back-trail.
From Snowdrift A Story of the Land of the Strong Cold by James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx
He remained there some time, watching their back-trail.
From White Otter by Elmer Russell Gregor
MacNair whirled as if upon a pivot, and with hardly a glance at the prostrate form, dashed over the back-trail with the curious lumbering strides of the man who would hurry on rackets.
From The Gun-Brand by James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx
I don't like to back-trail, anyway; it's a bad habit to get into.
From They of the High Trails by Hamlin Garland
"Hit the back-trail fo' home, li'l' hawss," he said.
From Rimrock Trail by Joseph Allan Dunn
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