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prefatorial, a.|prɛfəˈtɔərɪəl|
[f. as prefatory + -al1.]
Of or pertaining to a prefacer or a preface; prefatory. Hence prefaˈtorially adv., in the character of a prefacer, by way of preface.
1799W. Gilpin Serm. Pref. 6 Much prefatorial matter also may arise, before we begin the discourse. 1865Priory of Hexham (Surtees) II. Pref. 5 Some prefatorial remarks..may be of use. 1903Daily Chron. 1 July 3/4 Mr. Chambers remarks prefatorially of a work which the Oxford University Press will have ready this week. |