Definitions for: Prologue

[n] an introduction to a play

Webster (1913) Definition: Pro"logue, n. [F., fr. L. prologus, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ?
to say beforehand; ? before + ? to say. See Logic.]
1. The preface or introduction to a discourse, poem, or
performance; as, the prologue of Chaucer's ``Canterbury
Tales;'' esp., a discourse or poem spoken before a
dramatic performance

2. One who delivers a prologue. [R.] --Shak.

Pro"logue, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prologued; p. pr. &
vb. n. Prologuing.]
To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue. [R.] --Shak.

See Also: dramatic composition, dramatic work, introduction

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