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headnote

American  
[hed-noht] / ˈhɛdˌnoʊt /

noun

  1. a brief summary, comment, or explanation that precedes a chapter, report, etc.


Etymology

Origin of headnote

First recorded in 1850–55; head + note

Example Sentences

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“He said the wording on the method isn’t the same, there is no similarity on the headnote — tough luck,” said Ms. Martin, who is now a freelance editor.

From New York Times Nov. 29, 2021

"This was originally destined to be a niçoise salad, my attempt at taking a fresh look at the beloved French classic of tuna, olive, potato, and egg," writes Baz in the recipe headnote.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2021

The headnote is also a place to insert keywords that potential readers might use to find recipes.

From Slate Feb. 20, 2020

As the headnote points out, it’s quite an ordeal: “David says, ‘Just don’t do it.’

From The New Yorker Dec. 19, 2018

Some shorter headnote pairs may be merged into one.

From Early English Alliterative Poems in the West-Midland Dialect of the Fourteenth Century by Morris, Richard

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