dorse

[ dawrs ]

noun

1. the back of a book or folded document.
2. Ecclesiastical Obsolete. dossal ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of dorse¹

First recorded in 1515–25, dorse is from the Latin word dorsum back

Example Sentences

I want to come north some time soon but I do not want to leve here looking for a job wher I would be in dorse all winter.

From Project Gutenberg

Much of the light brown oil of commerce is obtained from Gadus callarius (the dorse).

From Project Gutenberg