backfile

English

noun
Definitions
  • A file of documents in paper or fiche format that have no digital equivalent.
  • A file containing non-current items.

Etymology

Compound from English back (mild drink, back, chaser) + English file (computer file, an aggregation of data, cutting and smoothing tool).

Origin

English

file

Gloss

computer file, an aggregation of data, cutting and smoothing tool

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