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lede

noun \ˈlēd\

Definition of LEDE

:  the introductory section of a news story that is intended to entice the reader to read the full story
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Origin of LEDE

alteration of 2lead
First Known Use: 1976

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. lede
  2. Le Havre
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