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Foretalk

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A foreword; preface. uncountable

    "But before reading the poems, we look at the preface — it is rude to skip the preface, the little, private, confidential foretalk the author wishes to have with the reader […]"

  2. 2
    Small talk used prior to more meaningful conversation. uncountable

    "He goes on, "The most feminine error during the period of foretalk is to subject her partner to withering cross-examination.""

Etymology

From fore- + talk.

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