preface

²preface

verb

pref·acedpref·ac·ing

Definition of PREFACE

intransitive verb

: to make introductory remarks

transitive verb

1

: to say or write as preface <a note prefaced to the manuscript>

2

: precede, herald

3

: to introduce by or begin with a preface

4

: to stand in front of <a porch prefaces the entrance>

5

: to be a preliminary to

— pref·ac·er noun

First Known Use of PREFACE

1619