I. ˈrek(ˌ)tō noun
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Etymology: Medieval Latin ( breve de ) recto
: writ of right
II. noun
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Etymology: New Latin recto ( folio ), the page being straight, i.e. unturned
1. : the side of a leaf (as of a manuscript) that is to be read first — contrasted with verso
2. : a right-hand page (as of a book) usually carrying an odd page number
3. : the front cover especially the outside front cover of a book ; also : the corresponding part of a book jacket