Meaning of foreword in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈfɔrˌwərd/

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  1. Noun

    foreword

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from fore-+ word, on the pattern of German Vorwort

    Definitions

    1. a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

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