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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An automobile having a roof that drops off sharply to the top of the rear compartment.

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  • noun A motor car whose rear window makes an angle with its back segment

Etymologies

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notch +‎ back; compare hatchback.

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