An introduction; something that leads into the beginning of something.
A short phrase that begins the caption of a photograph.
A region of data at the beginning of a compact disc, holding the table of contents.
The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.
An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
A title or epithet.
The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.
To give a preface to.
To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).