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Webster 1913 Edition
Preface
Pref′ace
(?; 48)
, Noun.
[F.
préface
; 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
Is but a
preface
of her worthy praise. Shakespeare
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.
Pref′ace
,Verb.
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 discoursePref′ace
,Verb.
I.
To make a preface.
Jer. Taylor.
Webster 1828 Edition
Preface
PREF'ACE
,Noun.
PREF'ACE
,Verb.
T.
1.
To face; to cover; a ludicrous sense. Not prefacing old rags with plush.
PREF'ACE
,Verb.
I.