BACKGAMMON
Back"gam`mon, v. i.
Defn: In the game of backgammon, to beat by ending the game before the loser is clear of his first "table".
BACKGROUND
Back"ground`, n. Etym: [Back, a. + ground.]
1. Ground in the rear or behind, or in the distance, as opposed to the foreground, or the ground in front.
2. (Paint.)
Defn: The space which is behind and subordinate to a portrait or group of figures.
Note: The distance in a picture is usually divided into foreground, middle distance, and background. Fairholt.
3. Anything behind, serving as a foil; as, the statue had a background of red hangings.
4. A place in obscurity or retirement, or out of sight.
I fancy there was a background of grinding and waiting before Miss
Torry could produce this highly finished . . . performance. Mrs.
Alexander.
A husband somewhere in the background. Thackeray.
BACKHAND
Back"hand`, n. Etym: [Back, adv. + hand.]