Preface /(?; 48)/

Pref·ace

Preface

n.
  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.
    Heaven's high behest no preface needs.
  2. The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass. (R. C. Ch.)

Phrases & Compounds
Proper preface
a portion of the communion service, preceding the prayer of consecration, appointed for certain seasons.

Preface

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Prefaced; p. pr. & vb. n. Prefacing

  1. To introduce by a preface; to give a preface to; as, to preface a book discourse.

Preface

v. i.
  1. To make a preface.