dial. [f. BACK sb. + -LET, dim. suffix.] A back yard. (Chiefly in s. w.)

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1724.  Lond. Gaz., 6253/3. A Dwelling-House, with a Backlet and Garden thereto belonging.

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1884.  West. Morn. News, 28 June, 4/7. The backlet … was … under the power of the flames.

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