prologue

/ˈpɹəʊlɒɡ/

Misollar

A book without a prologue is like a body without a soul.

ot noun

A speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.
One who delivers a prologue.
A component of a computer program that prepares the computer to execute a routine.
An individual time trial before a stage race, used to determine which rider wears the leader's jersey on the first stage.

fe’l verb

To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue.

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