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exord
exord
synonyms
preface
proem
exordium
foretalk
proemium
proem
forespeech
forestory
prooemion
preface
prodrome
initiatory
prelusion
preramble
foreword
preamble
entrance
curtain-raiser
go-off
onset
incipience
beginning
prolusion
exordium
preliminary
lead-in
prelims
caption
intro
initiation
foretale
opening
birth
precursor
origin
initiative
threshold
primer
prelude
introduction
outset
precede
prolegomenon
inception
dawning
commencement
arrival
start
prologue
prolog
exord
definitions
noun
A preface or prefatory passage