Definition of opisthograph in English:
opisthograph
noun
Ancient Greek History Roman HistoryA text written on both sides of a papyrus or parchment.
Pronunciation
opisthograph
/ə(ʊ)ˈpɪsθəɡrɑːf/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpɪsθəɡraf/adjective
rare Ancient Greek History Roman HistoryPronunciation
opisthograph
/ə(ʊ)ˈpɪsθəɡrɑːf/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpɪsθəɡraf/Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From Middle French, French opisthographe, †opisthographe, noun and adjective from classical Latin opisthographus written on the back as well as the front, also opisthographum, use as noun of neuter singular of opisthographus, in phrase in opisthographō on the reverse side of a document (2nd century a.d.) from Hellenistic Greek ὀπισθόγραϕος from ancient Greek ὀπισθο- + -γραϕος.
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