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VERSO
reverse, verso
(noun) the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
verso
(noun) left-hand page
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
verso (plural versos)
The back side of a flat object which is to be examined visually, as for reading, such as a sheet, leaf, coin or medal.
(printing) The left-hand page of a book of a script which reads from left to right, usually having an even page number.
Synonyms
• (back side of a flat object): back, flipside, backside
Antonyms
• (back side of a flat object): recto, obverse
Anagrams
• Vores, overs, roves, servo, vores
Source: Wiktionary
Ver"so, n. Etym: [L. versus, p. p. of vertere to turn: cf. F. verso.] (Print.)
Definition: The reverse, or left-hand, page of a book or a folded sheet of paper; -- opposed to recto.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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