About The Word Prolusion
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Prolusion
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What's The Definition Of Prolusion?
[n] exercising in preparation for strenuous activity
[n] a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book Synonyms | Synonyms for Prolusion: foreword | preface | tune-up | warm-up Related Terms | Find terms related to Prolusion: See Also | introduction | preparation | readying | text | textual matter Prolusion In Webster's Dictionary \Pro*lu"sion\, n. [L. prolusio, fr. proludere to
prelude; pro before + ludere to play: cf. F. prolusion, It.
prolusione.]
A trial before the principal performance; a prelude; hence,
an introductory essay or exercise. ``Domestic prolusions.''
--Thackeray.
Her presence was in some measure a restraint on the
worthy divine, whose prolusion lasted. --Sir W.
Scott.
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