preface
/ˈpɹɛfəs/ noun C1- A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author. · Holonyms: front matter, prelims· The book included a brief preface explaining the author's motivations for writing.
- An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
- A variable prayer forming the prelude or introduction to the Eucharistic Prayer or canon of the Mass, following the Sursum corda dialogue and leading into the Sanctus. · Meronyms: protocol, embolism, eschatocol
- A title or epithet.
Plural prefaces
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de Saint-Méran is dead,” answered the old marchioness, without preface and without expression; she appeared to be stupefied.
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