+=== Word: :
+
+
+....
+Data stack: ( -- ) Input stream: word
+....
+
+":" (colon) is a function word that starts a new forth definition.
+This includes reading the next word for making a new dictionary entry
+and setting evaluation state to compiling mode.
+
+====
+.Definition concept for :
+****
+: : doFORTH READ-WORD CREATE TFA>CFA ! ] ;
+****
+====
+
+See also <<p_doforth,doFORTH>>, <<p_read_word,READ-WORD>>,
+<<p_create,CREATE>>, <<p_tfa2cfa,TFA>CFA>>, <<p_put,!>>,
+<<p_left_bracket,]>> and <<p_semicolon,;>>.