archiloquy

archiloquy
The first part of a speech; a prosaic introduction; the highlight of a sermon, lecture, or other form of address.

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  • archiloquy — † arˈchiloquy Obs. [f. archi + L. loquium speech.] ‘The first part or beginning of a speech.’ Blount Glossogr. 1656 …   Useful english dictionary

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