Definition of frontispiece
1a : the principal front of a buildingb : a decorated pediment over a portico or window
2 : an illustration preceding and usually facing the title page of a book or magazine
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Origin and Etymology of frontispiece
Middle French frontispice, from Late Latin frontispicium facade, from Latin front-, frons + -i- + specere to look at — more at spy
First Known Use: circa 1598
FRONTISPIECE Defined for English Language Learners
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: a picture in the front of a book
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