Preface definitions

Preface

1) Appendix counterpart 2) Book design 3) Book lead-in 4) Book opening 5) Book starter 6) Chapter 1 lead-in 7) Foreword 8) French word used in English 9) Furnish with a 10) Introduce 11) Introduction 12) Introduction to a book 13) Introductory part 14) Introductory remarks 15) Literary foreword 16) Preamble
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Preface

1) Foreword 2) Intro 3) Introduction 4) Preamble 5) Proem 6) Prologise 7) Prologize 8) Prologuize 9) Prolusion
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Preface

[liturgy] In liturgical use the term preface is applied to that portion of the Eucharistic Prayer that immediately precedes the Canon or central portion of the Eucharist (Mass or Divine Liturgy). The preface, which begins at the words, `It is very meet and just, right and salutary` (or a variation thereof) is ushered in, in all liturgies, w...
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Preface

• (n.) Something spoken as introductory to a discourse, or written as introductory to a book or essay; a proem; an introduction, or series of preliminary remarks. • (v. t.) To introduce by a preface; to give a preface to; as, to preface a book discourse. • (v. i.) To make a preface. • (n.) The prelude or introduction to the cano...
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preface

1. Something spoken as introductory to a discourse, or written as introductory to a book or essay; a proem; an introduction, or series of preliminary remarks. 'This superficial tale Is but a preface of her worthy praise.' (Shak) 'Heaven's high behest no preface needs.' (Milton) ... 2. The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass. ... <en...
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Preface

Pref'ace intransitive verb To make a preface. Jer. Taylor.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/148

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Preface

Pref'ace noun [ French préface ; confer Spanish prefacio , prefacion , Italian prefazio , prefazione ; all from Latin praefatio , from praefari to speak or say beforehand; prae before + fari , fatus , to speak. See Fate...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/148

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Preface

Pref'ace transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Prefaced ; present participle & verbal noun Prefacing .] To introduce by a preface; to give a preface to; as, to preface a book discourse.
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Preface

A note preceding the text of a book, stating its subject, scope, etc.; may also include acknowledgements of assistance
Found on http://www.ifla.org/VII/s30/pub/mg1.htm#5

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preface

A writer´s explanatory introduction at the beginning of a book; it comes before the text actually starts.
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preface

[v] - furnish with a preface
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preface

preface 1. An introductory section at the beginning of a book or speech that comments on aspects of the text; such as, the writer`s intentions; to say before. 2. To introduce an action, speech, or piece of writing. Related before-word units: ante-; antero-; anti-; pro-. Related ...
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preface

verb furnish with a preface or introduction; `She always precedes her lectures with a joke`; `He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution`
Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974

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