"overmatter" meaning in All languages combined

See overmatter on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From over- + matter. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|matter}} over- + matter Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} overmatter (uncountable)
  1. (printing) Typeset material that proves to be surplus to requirements. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Printing
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