v. t. To introduce. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. introductio: cf. F. introduction. See Introduce. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. introductif. ] Serving to introduce; introductory. --
n. [ L. ] An introducer. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. By way of introduction. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. itroductorius: cf. F. introductoire. ] Serving to introduce something else; leading to the main subject or business; preliminary; prefatory;
n. A female introducer. [ 1913 Webster ]