backer-up
Americannoun
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a supporter; backer; second.
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Football. a linebacker.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of backer-up
1920–25; back up + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Ducie is the backer-up against you, and she be to go to her ain folks to-morrow.
From A Reconstructed Marriage by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
Fortunately for Katherine, his former housekeeper was greedy and extravagant, so that his niece's management seemed wise and economical, and she had an excellent backer-up in Mr. Newton.
From A Crooked Path A Novel by Alexander, Mrs.
He was rather a neat dribbler and good backer-up, but a little slow in tackling.
From Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches by Bone, David Drummond
She did not often care to wage battle with Opal herself, but she keenly enjoyed hearing somebody else do it, and was ready to act "backer-up" within limits.
From A Fortunate Term by Brazil, Angela
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