Definition of "backed" in English

verb

1. simple past and past participle of back

adjective

1. (obsolete, slang) Put on one's back; killed; rendered dead.

   • He wishes to have the senior, or old square-toes, backed; he longs to have his father on six men's shoulders; that is, carried to the grave.

2. (in combination) Having specified type of back.

   • a high-backed chair
   • sway-backed
   • red-backed shrike

3. (in combination) Having specified type of backing.

   • asset-backed securities