Thesaurus: prolusion

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1. n. A trial before the principal performance; a prelude; hence, an introductory essay or exercise.
2. n. a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
3. n. exercising in preparation for strenuous activity
4. A trial before the principal performance; a prelude; hence, an introductory essay or exercise. "Domestic prolusions." Thackeray. Her presence was in some measure a restraint on the worthy divine, whose prolusion lasted. Sir W. Scott.
5. A trial before the principal performance; a prelude; hence, anintroductory essay or exercise. "Domestic prolusions." Thackeray.Her presence was in some measure a restraint on the worthy divine,whose prolusion lasted. Sir W. Scott.
6. n a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book n exercising in preparation for strenuous activity