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fore edge
noun
- the front outer edge of a book, opposite the bound edge.
fore-edge
noun
- the outer edge of the pages of a book
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fore edge1
First recorded in 1655–65
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Sometimes the exposed pages, known as the fore edge, had text or embellishments, including extravagantly painted scenes from the book.
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He rushed back to the fore edge of the roof and peered over.
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If the back of the book seems to be much thicker than the fore edge, pound down with a backing-hammer.
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I ran my thumb along its fore edge, narrow and sharp against my skin.
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The correct position of the printed matter, the widths of head, tail, and fore edge may be destroyed by careless cutting.
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