Definitions

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  • noun The rear, back, or invisible portion (of something).
  • noun computing that part of a hardware or software system that is farthest from the user.
  • noun Northern England, Scotland The latter end of any given time, especially the latter part of the year; autumn; late autumn.

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  • noun the side of an object that is opposite its front

Etymologies

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From back- +‎ end.

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