— prologuist, prologist , n. — prologuelike, prologlike , adj.
/proh"lawg, -log/ , n. , v. , prologued, prologuing .
n.
1. a preliminary discourse; a preface or introductory part of a discourse, poem, or novel.
2. an introductory speech, often in verse, calling attention to the theme of a play.
3. the actor or actress who delivers this.
4. an introductory scene, preceding the first act of a play, opera, etc.
5. any introductory proceeding, event, etc.: Appetizing delicacies were the prologue to a long dinner.
v.t.
6. to introduce with or as if with a prologue.
Also, prolog .
[ 1250-1300; ME prologe, prologue ( prologue ) prologus prólogos. See PRO- 2 , -LOGUE ]
Syn. 5. preamble; beginning, opening; prelude.