preface

A preliminary statement or essay introducing a book that explains its scope, intention, or background and is usually written by the author.

An introductory section, as of a speech.

Something introductory; a preliminary.

The words introducing the central part of the Eucharist in several Christian churches.

To introduce by or provide with a preliminary statement or essay.

To serve as an introduction to.

To give a preface to; introduce by preliminary written or spoken remarks, or by an action significant of what is to follow.

To say as a preface; write or utter in view or explanation of what is to follow.

To front; face; cover.