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R.C.Ch. the introduction to the Canon of the Mass, ending with the Sanctus
an introductory statement to a book, telling its purpose, plan, etc., esp. a brief one written by the book's author
something preliminary or introductory; prelude

transitive verb prefaced, prefacing

to furnish or introduce with a preface
to be or serve as a preface to; begin

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