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Speaking of an angry man it is often said 'His back is up' - metaphor from a dog - the word coward seems to be derived from the tail, 1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30, GBR/0012/MS DAR 189: 83r. Cambridge University Library.

Speaking of an angry man it is often said 'His back is up' - metaphor from a dog - the word coward seems to be derived from the tail, 1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30, GBR/0012/MS DAR 189: 83r. Cambridge University Library. https://archivesearch.lib.cam.ac.uk/repositories/2/archival_objects/767906 Accessed November 30, 2024.

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