foreword

[ fawr-wurd, -werd, fohr- ]
/ ˈfɔrˌwɜrd, -wərd, ˈfoʊr- /
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noun

a short introductory statement in a published work, as a book, especially when written by someone other than the author.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Origin of foreword

First recorded in 1835–45; fore- + word

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH foreword

foreword forward forwards froward (see synonym study at forward)

Words nearby foreword

forewaters, forewent, forewind, forewing, forewoman, foreword, foreworn, forex, foreyard, forfaiting, forfar
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Words related to foreword

prologue, preamble, preface, overture, prolegomenon, prelude, preliminary, exordium, proem, prelusion

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British Dictionary definitions for foreword

foreword
/ (ˈfɔːˌwɜːd) /

noun

an introductory statement to a book

Word Origin for foreword

C19: literal translation of German Vorwort
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