"bacover" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bacovers [plural]
Etymology: Blend of back + cover Etymology templates: {{blend|en|back|cover}} Blend of back + cover Head templates: {{en-noun}} bacover (plural bacovers)
  1. (dated, fandom slang) Back cover of a book, magazine or similar medium. Tags: dated, slang Synonyms: back cover, back page Related terms: baquote
    Sense id: en-bacover-en-noun-5CncQngq Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: lifestyle

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