The Only Use of
epigraph
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- The count seized it hastily, his eyes immediately fell upon the epigraph, and he read, " 'Thou shalt tear out the dragons' teeth, and shall trample the lions under foot, saith the Lord.'†
Chpt 113-114
Definition:
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(epigraph) a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing such as a book or chapter
or:
an inscription engraved into something such as a building or statue