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Definition of back matter in English: back matternounˈbak ˌmatə The supplementary material which follows the main text in a book, such as the index, bibliography, appendices, etc.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Savage (1770–1843), printer and engraver. Definition of back matter in US English: back matternounˈbak ˌmatə The supplementary material which follows the main text in a book, such as the index, bibliography, appendices, etc.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Savage (1770–1843), printer and engraver. |