incipit en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈɪnsɪpɪt/
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin incipit (“it begins”).
Meanings
- The first few words of a text, especially its first line.
- The first few bars of a piece of music.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| incipits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |