Preface

n.	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.	(R. C. Ch.) The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass. Proper preface (Ch. of Eng. & Prot. Epis. Ch.) a portion of the communion service, preceding the prayer of consecration, appointed for certain seasons.
v. t.	1.	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.]
v. i.	1.	To make a preface.

Noun	1.	preface - a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book Synonyms: foreword, prolusion
Verb	1.	preface - furnish with a preface or introduction; "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution" Synonyms: premise, precede, introduce

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