'Dorse' definitions:

Definition of 'Dorse'

From: GCIDE
  • Dorse \Dorse\, n. [Cf. L. dorsum the back. See Dorsel, Dosel.]
  • 1. Same as dorsal, n. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The back of a book. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Books, all richly bound, with gilt dorses. --Wood. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Dorse'

From: GCIDE
  • Dorse \Dorse\, n. (Zool.) The Baltic or variable cod (Gadus callarias), by some believed to be the young of the common codfish. [1913 Webster]