| title | 1. An inscription put over or upon anything as a name by which it is known. 2. The inscription in the beginning of a book, usually containing the subject of the work, the author's and publisher's names, the date, etc. 3. The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book. 4. A section or division of a subject, as of a law, a book, specif. A chapter or division of a law book. 5. An appellation of dignity, distinction, or preeminence (hereditary or acquired), given to persons, as duke marquis, honorable, esquire, etc. "With his former title greet Macbeth." (Shak) 6. A name; an appellation; a designation. 7. That by which a beneficiary holds a benefice. 8. A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside. Title deeds, the muniments or evidences of ownership; as, the title deeds to an estate. Synonym: Epithet, name, appellation, denomination. See epithet, and Name. Origin: OF. Title, F. Titre, L. Titulus an inscription, label, title, sign, token. Cf. Tilde, Titrate, Titular. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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