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backlander Hist. 
n. a settler in the back country.
See also: back country
- 1869 All the best lands fronting on the lakes, rivers, and sea-coast, were taken up previous to the year 1820; since that period the lands to the rear of the front lots have been occupied by the later immigrants, who are in consequence distinguished by the name of "Backlanders."
- 1869 All the best lands fronting on the lakes, rivers, and sea-coast, were taken up previous to the year 1820; since that period the lands to the rear of the front lots have been occupied by the later immigrants, who are in consequence distinguished by the name of "Backlanders."