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frontispiece

(publishing) An illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine.

ˈfɹʌn.tɪsˌpiːsCurrent171 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(publishing) An illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine.

Origin: From , from or , from Latin . Spelling altered due to folk etymology, influenced by piece. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(architecture) A façade, especially an ornamental one.

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  • “The Frontispiece Socks are coming this Friday as the next installment in the 2026 Golden Honey Sock Club. Knit from the cuff down, graded to five sizes, heel flap and gusset. It's not too late to join! www.ravelry.com/patterns/sou...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(archaic, publishing) The title page of a book.

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