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1651 T. Hobbes Leviathan ii. xxiv. 128 The Introduction of Propriety is an effect of Common-wealth.

1710 R. Steele Tatler No. 127. ⁋3 If we consult the Collegiates of Moorfields, we shall find most of them are beholden to their Pride for their Introduction into that magnificent Palace.

1829 in R. Willis & J. W. Clark Archit. Hist. Univ. Cambr. (1886) III. 104 The Lecture Room..must be so placed, as to admit the introduction of the Sun's light for two or three hours in the middle of the day.

1871 R. F. Weymouth Euphuism 3 The mere introduction of new words was not an object of Lilie's ambition.

1875 B. Jowett in tr. Plato Dialogues (ed. 2) IV. 228 There is no reason for the introduction of such a digression.

1879 J. Lubbock Sci. Lect. v. 155 The period immediately before the introduction of metal.

1603 J. Florio tr. M. de Montaigne Ess. i. xliii. 146 Other like new-fangled and vicious introductions [Fr. aultres pareilles introductions].

1866 J. E. T. Rogers Hist. Agric. & Prices I. xxiv. 615 This fish was a late introduction.

1632 W. Lithgow Totall Disc. Trav. iii. 107 Many other introductions flow from his shallow base-branded apprehension which I purposely omit.

1929 Economist 27 July 175/1 The Stock Exchange ‘introduction’ (as distinct from the issue by prospectus or offer for sale) will fill an increasingly important rôle.

1966 P. A. S. Taylor New Dict. Econ. 152 Introduction, the offer of a new issue to the public, not directly but through the Stock Exchange... This method does away with part of normal new issue procedure, but necessitates that there should be a large body of shareholders, securities available to start the market, and no large ‘deal’ involved in the marketing of the securities.

1970 G. D. Newbould Business Finance iii. 193 Two less common techniques are the public issue and the introduction... The introduction is unique, since there is no formal issue of shares... The introduction can be used only where there are a sufficient number of shareholders to ensure a market when quotation is granted.

1971 J. Bates Financing Small Business (ed. 2) vi. 95 The Stock Exchange introduction is effectively an application by the issuing house on behalf of the shareholders for shares to be quoted on a Stock Exchange.

1532 L. Cox Art or Crafte Rhetoryke sig. F.vi This shall be sufficyent for an introduction to yonge begynners, for whome all onely this booke is made.

1561 T. Norton tr. J. Calvin Inst. Christian Relig. (1634) iii. ii. 257 They which are not yet instructed in the first introductions.

1643 Sir T. Browne Religio Medici (authorized ed.) ii. §11 He that understands not thus much, hath not his introductions or first lesson. View more context for this quotation

1671 J. Milton Paradise Regain'd iii. 247 The Monarchies of the Earth, thir pomp and state, Sufficient introduction to inform Thee, of thy self so apt, in regal Arts. View more context for this quotation

1529 T. More Supplyc. Soulys i. f. iiii He to deuyseth hys introduccyon, as all hys purpose shuld haue a great face of charyte, by that he speketh all in the name of the pore beggars.

1531 in Pol. Rel. & L. Poems 35 The Newe testament in englissh, with a Introduction to the Epistle to the Romaynes.

1559 W. Cuningham Cosmogr. Glasse 1 An Isagoge, or Introduction unto the hole worke.

1617 F. Moryson Itinerary iii. 181 Of the..Bohemians Commonwealth, under which title I containe an Historicall introduction; the Princes pedegrees [etc.].

1749 H. Fielding Tom Jones I. i. i. 1 The Introduction to the Work, or Bill of Fare to the Feast. View more context for this quotation

1860 J. Tyndall Glaciers of Alps ii. i. 224 A few remarks on the nature of sound will form a fit introduction.

1861 Sat. Rev. 7 Dec. 587 Mr. Wright's Introduction is what an Introduction of this sort should be..a commentary on the pieces edited, and nothing more.

1540 (title) An Introduction to Wysedome, made by Ludouicus Viues, and translated into Englyshe by Rycharde Morysine.

1546 (title) An Introduction for to lerne to reckon with the Pen, or with the Counters [etc.].

1603 P. Holland tr. Plutarch Morals 58 When their books, and pettie introductions are laid out of their hands..a man shall find them as raw as other.

1769 J. Priestley (title) A familiar introduction to the study of electricity.

1849 J. H. Parker (title) An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture.

1894 A. J. Balfour Found. Belief Prelim. 1 Sometimes, by an Introduction to a subject is meant a brief survey of its leading principles.

1874 J. Fergusson Hist. Archit. (ed. 2) I. i. iv. i. 294 The study of Etruscan art is a necessary introduction to that of Roman.

1883 C. A. Briggs Bibl. Study iv. 76 The dogmatical method of Biblical Introduction is contrary to the genius of biblical study.

1899 Expositor Jan. 1 To sift preliminary questions such as are dealt with in ‘Introductions’ is out~side my present purpose.

1711 A. Pope Corr. 21 Dec. (1956) I. 138 I wou'd willingly return Mr Gay my thanks for the favor of his Poem..I..shoud have been very glad to have contributed to its introduction into the World.

1766 O. Goldsmith Vicar of Wakefield I. v. 43 He seemed to want no introduction, but was going to salute my daughters as one certain of a kind reception.

1814 J. Austen Mansfield Park II. ii. 40 Maria saw with delight and agitation the introduction of the man she loved to her father. View more context for this quotation

1873 J. H. Newman Hist. Sketches II. Pref. 6 To you..I owe my introduction to a large circle of friends.

1876 A. D. Whitney Sights & Insights I. i. 1 My first introduction to her,—I do not mean the naming of our names by a third person.

1801 C. Wilmot Irish Peer on Continent (1920) 14 Mr. Holcroft, to whom Lady Mount Cashell had a letter of introduction.

1816 ‘Quiz’ Grand Master i. 24 The youth..Receives..A letter, too, of introduction.

1816 J. Austen Emma II. xiv. 267 The idea of her being indebted to Mrs. Elton for what was called an introduction—of her going into public under the auspices of a friend of Mrs. Elton's. View more context for this quotation

1828 E. Bulwer-Lytton Pelham I. x. 61 I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction.

1832 G. Downes Lett. from Continental Countries I. 529 I had an introduction to M. Charles Vernet, but of course refrained from delivering it.

1885 A. Edwardes Girton Girl III. xv. 267 It was well for her, she said, to..look at Newnham and Girton from without, before delivering her letters of introduction.

1949 Radio Times 15 July 6/3 The BBC's New York office has given me introductions to the broadcasting people in Montreal.

1969 L. Hellman Unfinished Woman vii. 81 I had sent off a few letters of introduction, but..they weren't answered.

1808 J. Austen Let. 26 June (1995) 133 They have nice weather for their introduction to the Island.

1888 J. Inglis Tent Life Tigerland 344 My first introduction to one of these horrid holes was nearly making an end of me altogether.

1899 H. G. Wells When Sleeper Wakes xv He bowed condescendingly to his first introduction... This first introduction was the Master Aëronaut.