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preface |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Preface \Pref"ace\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prefaced}; p. pr & vb n. {Prefacing}.] To introduce by a preface; to give a preface to as to preface a book discourse. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Preface \Pref"ace\, v. i. To make a preface. --Jer. Taylor. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Preface \Pref"ace\ (?; 48), n. [F. pr['e]face; cf Sp prefacio prefacion It prefazio prefazione all fr L. praefatio fr praefari to speak or say beforehand; prae before + fari, fatus, to speak. See {Fate}.] 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. (R. C. Ch.) The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass. --Addis & Arnold. {Proper preface} (Ch. of Eng. & Prot. Epis. Ch.), a portion of the communion service, preceding the prayer of consecration, appointed for certain seasons. Syn: Introduction; preliminary; preamble; proem; prelude; prologue. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: preface n : a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book [syn: {foreword}, {prolusion}] v : furnish with a preface [syn: {premise}, {introduce}]
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