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The preface or introduction to a discourse, poem, or performance; as, the prologue of Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales;" esp., a discourse or poem spoken before a dramatic performance

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  1. n. The preface or introduction to a discourse, poem, or performance; as, the prologue of Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales;" esp., a discourse or poem spoken before a dramatic performance
  2. n. One who delivers a prologue.
  3. v. t. To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue.
  4. n. an introduction to a play
  5. 1. The preface or introduction to a discourse, poem, or performance; as, the prologue of Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales;" esp., a discourse or poem spoken before a dramatic performance 2. One who delivers a prologue. [R.] Shak. To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue. [R.] Shak.
  6. To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue. [R.] Shak.
  7. n:100 n. an introduction to a play