Forepiece
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The front or forward-facing piece of an object, especially of a cap
- 2 Any introductory or beginning segment of an event or work, such as a play
"Such forepieces included comedies and tragedies and were often intended to provide an element of 'moral improvement' for the often rowdy and ill-educated audiences the pantomime attracted in the late 18th century."
Example
More examples"Such forepieces included comedies and tragedies and were often intended to provide an element of 'moral improvement' for the often rowdy and ill-educated audiences the pantomime attracted in the late 18th century."
Etymology
From fore- + piece.
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