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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