| preface | 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. <engineering> Proper preface, a portion of the communion service, preceding the prayer of consecration, appointed for certain seasons. Synonym: Introduction, preliminary, preamble, proem, prelude, prologue. Origin: F. Preface; 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| preface | a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book |
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| preface | furnish with a preface |
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