preface

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Synonyms: reface, proface, preace, prefade, prerace, pieface

Antonyms: reface, proface, preace, prefade, prerace, pieface

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Noun

1. A [[beginning]] or [[introductory]] portion that comes before the main [[text]] of a [[document]] or [[book]], typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
2. An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
3. {{lb|en|Christianity}} A [[variable]] prayer forming the [[prelude]] or introduction to the {{w|Eucharistic Prayer}} or [[canon]] of the [[Mass]], following the ''{{w|Sursum corda}}'' dialogue and leading into the [[Sanctus]].
4. A [[title]] or [[epithet]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[introduce]] or make a comment before (the main point); to [[premise]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To give a preface to.

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