n. [ F. épilogue, L. epilogus, fr. Gr. &unr_; conclusion, fr. &unr_; to say in addition; 'epi` upon, besides + &unr_; to say. See Legend. ] 1. (Drama) A speech or short poem addressed to the spectators and recited by one of the actors, after the conclusion of the play. [ 1913 Webster ]
A good play no epilogue, yet . . . good plays prove the better by the help of good epilogues. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Rhet.) The closing part of a discourse, in which the principal matters are recapitulated; a conclusion. [ 1913 Webster ]