"baquote" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: baquotes [plural]
Etymology: Blend of back + quote Etymology templates: {{blend|en|back|quote}} Blend of back + quote Head templates: {{en-noun}} baquote (plural baquotes)
  1. (dated, fandom slang) A quotation printed on the back cover of a book, magazine or similar medium. Tags: dated, slang
    Sense id: en-baquote-en-noun-Jez1DFDD Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: lifestyle

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