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frontispiece

The correct spelling is frontispiece.

How to pronounce frontispiece

noun

IPA: /ˈfɹʌn.tɪˌspiːs/

Say it like: Fro-nti-spee-se

The correct spelling is frontispiece. An illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine. For example: "The novel was frontispieced with a portrait of the author."

Usage Examples

The novel was frontispieced with a portrait of the author.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine.
  2. 2.The title page of a book.
  3. 3.A façade, especially an ornamental one.
  4. 4.A small ornamental pediment, especially at the top of a window or door.

verb

  1. 1.To supply with a frontispiece.

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