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Pronunciation : Pref"ace (; 48)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. pr?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.]
Definition : 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.)

Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pref"ace
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To introduce by a preface; to give a preface to; as, to preface a book discourse.

t. [imp. & p. p. Prefaced; p. pr. & vb. n. Prefacing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pref"ace
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To make a preface. Jer. Taylor.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913