frontispiece

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈfɹʌn.tɪsˌpiːs/

Noun

archaic humorous slang

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

Japanese Meaning

本のタイトルページの前に位置する挿絵、または挿画。 / （古い用法）本のタイトルページそのもの。

What is this buttons?

The frontispiece in the antique volume showed a map of the explorer's route, inviting readers into his adventures.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その古い書の扉の前にある挿絵は探検家の航路を示す地図を描いており、読者を彼の冒険へと誘った。

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Sense（1）

The viaduct was illustrated as a frontispiece to THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE of September, 1938. [In this case, the frontispiece is between the title page and the first article.]

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Sense（2）

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

Sense（3）

(architecture) A façade, especially an ornamental one.

Sense（4）

(architecture) A small ornamental pediment, especially at the top of a window or door.

Sense（5）

(slang, archaic, humorous) A person's face.

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frontispieces

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