standfirst

English

/ˈstandfəːst/

noun
Definitions
  • (UK) Explanatory text under the main heading of a news article, smaller than the heading but still larger than the main text.

Etymology

Compound from English stand (an object which supports things) + English first.

Origin

English

first

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