Dorse

Dorse
Dorse \Dorse\, n. [Cf. L. dorsum the back. See {Dorsel}, {Dosel}.] 1. Same as {dorsal}, n. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

2. The back of a book. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Books, all richly bound, with gilt dorses. --Wood. [1913 Webster]


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