Title

TITLE

-noun

1. the distinctive name of a work of art, musical, or literary composition, etc.

2. a descriptive name, caption, or heading of a section of a book, speech, etc.

3. a name or epithet signifying rank, office, or function

4. a formal designation, such as Mr, Mrs, or Miss

5. an appellation designating nobility

6. (cinema)

a.  short for subtitle

b. written material giving credits in a film or television programme

7. (sport) . a championship

8. (property law)

a. the legal right to possession of property in particular real property

b. the basis of such right

c. the documentary evidence of such right

9. (law)

a. the heading or a division of a statute, book of law, etc.

b. the heading of a suit or action at law

10. any customary or established right

11. a claim based on a customary or established right

12. a definite spiritual charge or office in the church, without appointment to which a candidate for holy orders cannot lawfully be ordained

13. (Roman Catholic Church) . a titular church

-verb

14. (trans.) to give a title to

The story ends
In a little while
Leaving titles standing
Awaiting decay