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*back

(at someone) repaying someone for a bad deed. (*Typically: get ~; have ~.) Tom called me a jerk, but I'll get back at him. I don't know how I'll get back for her insult, but I will.

*back (some place)

returned to some place; at some place again. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; arrive ~.) I can't wait till we get back home. When will we get back? Is it much farther?

back

n. one’s support or second in a fight. (From back-up.) I need a back I can depend on.
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Quintina-Ancient Roman
EthelynETH-ə-linEnglish
FoxFAHKSEnglish (Rare)
Longinus-Ancient Roman
Corinneko-REEN (French), kə-REEN (English), kə-RIN (English)French, English
Patrick['pætrik]