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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