General
backalong
What does backalong mean?
A Cornish and West Country word for the past or some time back.
"Backalong there used to be a mine up on that hill."
Origin
Cornish and West Country dialect.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'backalong' mean?
It means in former times or a while ago, referring loosely to the past.
How do you use 'backalong'?
You use it to introduce a memory or old fact, as in 'backalong there used to be a mine here'.
Where is 'backalong' used?
It's Cornish and wider West Country dialect.
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