preface

PREFACE

—none. 1 introduction to a book stating its subject, scope, etc. 2 preliminary part of a speech. —verb. (-cing) 1 (foll. By with) introduce or begin (a speech or event). 2 provide (a book etc.) With a preface. 3 (of an event etc.) Lead up to (another). ? prefatory adjective. [latin praefatio]