title

English

/ˈtaɪtl̩/

noun
Definitions
  • A prefix (honorific) or suffix (post-nominal) added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also :
  • (legal) Legal right to ownership of a property; a deed or other certificate proving this.
  • In canon law, that by which a beneficiary holds a benefice.
  • A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.
  • The name of a book, film, musical piece, painting, or other work of art.
  • A publication.
  • A section or division of a subject, as of a law or a book.
  • (mostly) A written title, credit, or caption shown with a film, video, or performance.
  • (bookbinding) The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.
  • The subject of a writing; a short phrase that summarizes the entire topic.
  • A division of an act of law
  • (sports) The recognition given to the winner of a championship in sports.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English title inherited from Old English titul (title, superscription, heading) derived from Latin titulus (title, inscription, superscript, label).

Origin

Latin

titulus

Gloss

title, inscription, superscript, label

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