A few blows of scorn might suffice-a Backhander across the snout, a few swishes with a stick, a kick behind when he turned.
"The Devil's Garden"
W. B. Maxwell
As she swung round, Flurry's whip went up, and with a swift Backhander the cane and the looped thong caught Bernard across his broad shoulders.
"Some Experiences of an Irish R.M."
E. OE. Somerville Martin Ross
I had the advantage of a long start, and before he could reach me I got in a heavy "Backhander" that sent the ball far away to one side, where, as good luck would have it, Westonhaugh was waiting.
"Mr. Isaacs"
F. Marion Crawford