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Epigraph Definition & Meaning

epigraph
noun
  1. a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing
  2. an engraved inscription

"Epigraph" in song lyrics

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  • "benjamin banneker epigraph"
    AOL — AOL
  • "springtown epigraph"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "epigraph"

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Frequently asked questions

What does epigraph mean?
a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing an engraved inscription
What part of speech is epigraph?
Epigraph is a noun.
How many definitions does epigraph have?
Epigraph has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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