"back-pat" meaning in English

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          "ref": "1911 February 19, “The Auto Racers”, in The Sun, volume CXLVIII, number 95, Baltimore, Md., part 2, page 1, column 4:",
          "text": "Barney has always back-patted himself that he is without an equal on the dirt track.",
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          "ref": "2014 September 22, Scott Cruickshank, “Chase turns career around”, in Calgary Herald, Calgary, Alta., page D5, column 2:",
          "text": "Listed at six feet and 189 pounds, Chase has been back-patted for the turnaround.",
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