incipit
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1.
the introductory words or opening phrases in the text of a medieval manuscript or an early printed book.
2.
Music. the first words of a chanted liturgical text, as that of a Gregorian chant or certain medieval motets.
Origin:
1895–1900; < Latin: (here) begins, 3rd singular present indicative of incipere
1895–1900; < Latin: (here) begins, 3rd singular present indicative of incipere
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| here begins: used as an introductory word at the beginning of some medieval manuscripts | |
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Incipit
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Word Origin & History
incipit
opening word of a Latin book or manuscript, from L., lit. "(here) begins," third person sing. pres. indic. of incipere (see incipient).
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incipit
the opening word or words of a medieval Western manuscript or early printed book. In the absence of a title page, the text may be recognized, referred to, and recorded by its incipit. As in the title pages or main divisions of later printed books, incipits provide an occasion for display letters and a fanfare of calligraphic ornament.
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Inventory infrastructure needs so that fire officials can continue to prepare for controlling fires in their incipit stage.
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