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| fron·tis·piece [ frúntiss pss ] (plural fron·tis·piec·es) |
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1. publishing book illustration: an illustration at the beginning of a book, usually facing the title page
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2. architecture building facade: the principal facade of a building, treated as a separate element
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3. architecture pediment: a pediment, usually ornamental, above a window or door
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| [Late 16th century. Via French frontispice (altered after piece) < late Latin frontispicium "facade" < Latin frons "forehead" + specere "look at"] |
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