back marker

1 of 2

noun (1)

British

: one starting a handicapped race, game, or match with a high adverse handicap

backmarker

2 of 2

noun (2)

: also-ran

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

back entry 1 + marker

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1895, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1964, in the meaning defined above

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