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1. 1.The inscription in the beginning of a book, usually containing the subject of the work, the author's and publisher's names, the date, etc.
2. 2.(Bookbindng) The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.
3. 3.A section or division of a subject, as of a law, a book, specif. (Roman & Canon Laws), a chapter or division of a law book.
4. 4.An appellation of dignity, distinction, or preëminence (hereditary or acquired), given to persons, as duke marquis, honorable, esquire, etc. With his former title greet Macbeth. Shak.
5. 5.A name; an appellation; a designation.
6. 6.(Law) (a) That which constitutes a just cause of exclusive possession; that which is the foundation of ownership of property, real or personal; a right; as, a good title to an estate, or an imperfect title. (b) The instrument which is evidence of a right. (c) (Canon Law) That by which a beneficiary holds a benefice.
7. 7.(Anc. Church Records) A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside. Title deeds (Law), the muniments or evidences of ownership; as, the title deeds to an estate. See epithet, and Name.
8. 8.To call by a title; to name; to entitle. Hadrian, having quieted the island, took it for honor to be titled on his coin, "The Restorer of Britain." Milton.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is the inscription in the beginning of a book, usually containing the subject of the work, the author's and publisher's names, the date, etc called?
• What is the panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book called?
• What is a section or division of a subject, as of a law, a book, specif. (Roman & Canon Laws), a chapter or division of a law book called?
• What is an appellation of dignity, distinction, or preëminence (hereditary or acquired), given to persons, as duke marquis, honorable, esquire, etc. With his former title greet Macbeth. Shak called?
• What is to call by a title; to name; to entitle. Hadrian, having quieted the island, took it for honor to be titled on his coin, "The Restorer of Britain." Milton called?