Associations to the word «Frontispiece»

Wiktionary

FRONTISPIECE, noun. (publishing) An illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine.
FRONTISPIECE, noun. (archaic) (publishing) The title page of a book.
FRONTISPIECE, noun. (architecture) A façade, especially an ornamental one.
FRONTISPIECE, noun. (architecture) A small pediment of which is ornamental, especially on the top of a window or door.

Dictionary definition

FRONTISPIECE, noun. An ornamental facade.
FRONTISPIECE, noun. Front illustration facing the title page of a book.

Wise words

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