# backfile

> English word · Noun

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

## Etymology
From back + file.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/backfile