serve as a preface (to)

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• preface — [pref′is] n. [ME prefas < MFr < ML prefatia, for L praefatio < prae , before (see PRE ) + fatus, pp. of fari, to speak: see FAME] 1. [usually P ] R.C.Ch. the introduction to the Canon of the Mass, ending with the Sanctus 2. an… …   English World dictionary

• preface — prefacer, n. /pref is/, n., v., prefaced, prefacing. n. 1. a preliminary statement in a book by the book s author or editor, setting forth its purpose and scope, expressing acknowledgment of assistance from others, etc. 2. an introductory part,… …   Universalium

• preface — pref•ace [[t]ˈprɛf ɪs[/t]] n. v. aced, ac•ing 1) a preliminary statement in a book by the author or editor, setting forth the book s purpose, acknowledging the assistance of others, etc 2) an introductory part, as of a speech 3) a preliminary or… …   From formal English to slang

• preface — /ˈprɛfəs / (say prefuhs) noun 1. a preliminary statement by the author or editor of a book, setting forth its purpose and scope, expressing acknowledgement of assistance from others, etc. 2. an introductory part, as of a speech. 3. something… …  

• prelude — prel·ude || preljuːd n. opening; introduction; overture, introductory musical piece (Music); short musical composition (Music) v. serve as an opening, precede; serve as a preface or introduction; serve as an introduction to a musical… …   English contemporary dictionary

• preluded — prel·ude || preljuːd n. opening; introduction; overture, introductory musical piece (Music); short musical composition (Music) v. serve as an opening, precede; serve as a preface or introduction; serve as an introduction to a musical… …   English contemporary dictionary

• preludes — prel·ude || preljuːd n. opening; introduction; overture, introductory musical piece (Music); short musical composition (Music) v. serve as an opening, precede; serve as a preface or introduction; serve as an introduction to a musical… …   English contemporary dictionary

• preluding — prel·ude || preljuːd n. opening; introduction; overture, introductory musical piece (Music); short musical composition (Music) v. serve as an opening, precede; serve as a preface or introduction; serve as an introduction to a musical… …   English contemporary dictionary

• Epigraph (literature) — In literature, an epigraph is a phrase, quotation, or poem that is set at the beginning of a document or component. The epigraph may serve as a preface, as a summary, as a counter example, or to link the work to a wider literary canon, either to… …   Wikipedia

• Domingo Faustino Sarmiento — Domingo F. Sarmiento 7th President of Argentina In office October 12, 1868 – October 11, 1874 Vice President …   Wikipedia

• Albinus — • A scholarly English monk, pupil of Archbishop Theodore, and of Abbot Adrian of St. Peter s, Canterbury, contemporary of Saint Bede (673 735) Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Albinus     Albinus …   Catholic encyclopedia