An inscription put over or upon anything as a name by which it is known.
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.
The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.
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.
An appellation of dignity, distinction, or preëminence (hereditary or acquired), given to persons, as duke marquis, honorable, esquire, etc.
A name; an appellation; a designation.
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.
A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.
To call by a title; to name; to entitle.
The act or state of one who, or that which, heads; formation of a head.
That which stands at the head; title; as, the heading of a paper.
Material for the heads of casks, barrels, etc.
A gallery, drift, or adit in a mine; the vein above a drift.
The extension of a line ruffling above the line of stitch.
That end of a stone or brick which is presented outward.