Preface

Part of speech: noun (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. Shak. Heaven's high behest no preface needs. Milton.

2. 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.

Synonyms: Introduction; preliminary; preamble; proem; prelude; prologue.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

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

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To make a preface. Jer. Taylor.