Back

"Back" in Latin

postīcus

(near the rear)

retro

(away from the front or from an edge)

retrō

(to or in a previous condition or place)

dorsum

(the rear of body)

tergum

(the rear of body)

tergum

(the reverse side)

tergum

(that which is farthest away from the front)

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