Definition of "recto" [rec•to]

• A right-hand page of a book or the front side of a leaf, on the other side of the verso. (noun)

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• "The recto is the "front" side, that is the side that is on the right side of the book when it is opened."
• "For those not familiar with the terms "recto" and "verso", some confusion might arise."
• "Althouse: You know your favourite comment--It was Palladian riffing on Verso saying something about his 'recto' being covered."