| 释义 |
▪ I. backster|ˈbækstə(r)|
A flat piece of wood or cork, strapped on the feet for walking over loose beach.
1867in Smyth Sailor's Word-bk. 1884H. Hewlett in 19th Century Aug. 329 Along the coast of Pevensey Bay one may meet peasants with flat pieces of wood called ‘backsters,’ fastened to the soles of their boots.
▪ II. backster
obs. form of baxter, baker. |