Inscription in the beginning of a book
121epigraph — ep•i•graph [[t]ˈɛp ɪˌgræf[/t]] n. 1) an inscription, esp. on a building, statue, etc 2) lit. an apposite quotation at the beginning of a book, chapter, etc • Etymology: 1615–25; < Gk epigraphḗ inscription. See epi , graph …
122epigraph — [ep′ə graf΄] n. [Gr epigraphē, inscription < epigraphein: see EPIGRAM] 1. an inscription on a building, monument, etc. 2. a brief quotation placed at the beginning of a book, chapter, etc …
123epigram — epigram, epigraph Both words come from the same Greek roots meaning ‘to write (or written) on’. Epigram is slightly earlier (16c) and has two principal meanings in current use, (1) a short poem with a witty or ingenious ending, and (2) a terse or …
124epigraph — epigram, epigraph Both words come from the same Greek roots meaning ‘to write (or written) on’. Epigram is slightly earlier (16c) and has two principal meanings in current use, (1) a short poem with a witty or ingenious ending, and (2) a terse or …
125epigram — , epigraph The first is a short, witty saying or poem. The second is an inscription, as on a monument or statue, or an introductory quotation at the beginning of a book or substantial block of text …
126epigraph — ep·i·graph || epɪgrÉ‘Ëf n. inscription (on a stone, building, etc.); saying or quotation at the beginning of a book or chapter which is relevant to the theme of the work …
127epigraphs — ep·i·graph || epɪgrÉ‘Ëf n. inscription (on a stone, building, etc.); saying or quotation at the beginning of a book or chapter which is relevant to the theme of the work …
128epigraph — /ˈɛpigræf / (say epeegraf), / graf/ (say grahf), /ˈɛpə / (say epuh ) noun 1. an inscription, especially on a building, statue, or the like. 2. an apposite quotation at the beginning of a book, chapter, etc. {Greek epigraphē} …