Forecover

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A cover of covering located at or near the front of an object.

    "2 vols., 4to, contemporary English straight-grained red morocco, borders on side, with English Arms and Crest in gold on forecovers, gilt edges."

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"2 vols., 4to, contemporary English straight-grained red morocco, borders on side, with English Arms and Crest in gold on forecovers, gilt edges."

Etymology

From fore- + cover.

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