Preface — Defs

01 n. Something spoken as introductory to a discourse, or written as introductory to a book or essay; a proem; an introduction, or series of prel…

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.(R. C. Ch.)

Phrases & compounds

Proper preface — a portion of the communion service, preceding the prayer of consecration, appointed for certain seasons.

02 v. t. To introduce by a preface; to give a preface to; as, to preface a book discourse.

imp. & p. p. Prefaced; p. pr. & vb. n. Prefacing

1.
To introduce by a preface; to give a preface to; as, to preface a book discourse.

03 v. i. To make a preface.