preface Hear it!

preface definition

pref·ace (prefis)

noun

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

Etymology: ME prefas < MFr < ML prefatia, for L praefatio < prae-, before (see pre-) + fatus, pp. of fari, to speak: see fame

transitive verb prefaced -·aced, prefacing -·ac·ing

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

Comments


Do you have more to add? Sign in to share your linguistic knowledge or observation.

Connect with Facebook