Definition of "exordial" []

• Of or relating to an exordium, beginning or introduction (adjective)

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• "But the greatest underweening of this life is to undervalue that, unto which this is but exordial or a passage leading unto it."
• "This interpretation will justify or palliate the exordial dialogue."
• "If the exordial verses of Homer be compared with the rest of the poem, they will not appear remarkable for plainness or simplicity, but rather eminently adorned and illuminated:"