About The Word Prologue
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Prologue
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What's The Definition Of Prologue?
[n] an introduction to a play
Synonyms | Synonyms for Prologue: Related Terms | Find terms related to Prologue: See Also | dramatic composition | dramatic work | introduction Prologue In Webster's Dictionary \Pro"logue\, n. [F., fr. L. prologus, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ?
to say beforehand; ? before + ? to say. See {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}.] To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue. [R.] --Shak. |
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