PROLOGUES

Noun

prologues

plural of prologue

Source: Wiktionary


PROLOGUE

Pro"logue, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. prologus, fr. Gr. Logic.]

1. The preface or introduction to a discourse, poem, or performance; as, the prologue of Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales;" esp., a discourse or poem spoken before a dramatic performance

2. One who delivers a prologue. [R.] Shak.

Pro"logue, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prologued; p. pr. & vb. n. Prologuing.]

Definition: To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue. [R.] Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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