backfriend

backfriend
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: perhaps from back (III) + friend
archaic : a seeming friend who is secretly an enemy

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  • Backfriend — Back friend , n. [Back, n. or adv. + friend.] A secret enemy. [Obs.] South. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • backfriend — back·friend …   English syllables

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