Dorse (?), n. [Cf. L. dorsum the
back. See Dorsel, Dosel.] 1. Same
as dorsal, n. [Obs.]
2. The back of a book. [Obs.]
Books, all richly bound, with gilt
dorses.
Wood.Dorse, n. (Zoöl.) The
Baltic or variable cod (Gadus callarias), by some believed to
be the young of the common codfish.