[ L. intro, adv., inwardly, within. See Inter-. ] A prefix signifying within, into, in, inward;
n. [ L. introcedere, introcessum, to go in; intro within + cedere to go. ] (Med.) A depression, or inward sinking of parts. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Whosoever introduces habits in children, deserves the care and attention of their governors. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Introduction. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who, or that which, introduces. [ 1913 Webster ]
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 ]