Definition of preface

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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..

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Preamble :: Preamble (v. t. & i.) To make a preamble to; to preface; to serve as a preamble.
Prefatory :: Prefatory (a.) Pertaining to, or of the nature of, a preface; introductory to a book, essay, or discourse; as, prefatory remarks..
Preface :: Preface (v. i.) To make a preface.
Introduction :: Introduction (n.) That part of a book or discourse which introduces or leads the way to the main subject, or part; preliminary; matter; preface; proem; exordium..
Signature :: Signature (v. t.) That part of a prescription which contains the directions to the patient. It is usually prefaced by S or Sig. (an abbreviation for the Latin signa, imperative of signare to sign or mark)..
Forespeech :: Forespeech (n.) A preface.
Prefaced :: Prefaced (imp. & p. p.) of Prefac.
Preface :: Preface (n.) The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.
Preface :: Preface (v. t.) To introduce by a preface; to give a preface to; as, to preface a book discourse..
Programma :: Programma (n.) A preface.
Proem :: Proem (v. t.) To preface.
Preface :: 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..
Introduce :: Introduce (v. t.) To open to notice; to begin; to present; as, he introduced the subject with a long preface..
Foreword :: Foreword (n.) A preface.
Preamble :: Preamble (n.) A introductory portion; an introduction or preface, as to a book, document, etc.; specifically, the introductory part of a statute, which states the reasons and intent of the law..
Prefatorily :: Prefatorily (adv.) In a prefatory manner; by way of preface.
Prefacer :: Prefacer (n.) The writer of a preface.
Forespeaking :: Forespeaking (n.) A prediction; also, a preface..
Prologue :: Prologue (v. t.) To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue..
Precede :: Precede (v. t.) To cause to be preceded; to preface; to introduce; -- used with by or with before the instrumental object.
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