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Proem — Pro em, n. [L. prooemium, Gr. ?; ? before + ? way, course or strain of a song: cf. F. pro[ e]me.] Preface; introduction; preliminary observations; prelude. [1913 Webster] Thus much may serve by way of proem. Swift. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Proem — Pro em, v. t. To preface. [Obs.] South. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
proem — index overture, preamble, preface, prelude Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
proem — late 14c., proheme brief introduction, prelude, from O.Fr. proheme (14c.), from L. prooemium, from Gk. prooimion prelude, from pro before (see PRO (Cf. pro )) + oimos way or oime song … Etymology dictionary
proem — [prō′em] n. [ME proheme < MFr < L prooemium < Gr prooimion < pro , before + oimē, song] Now Rare an introduction or preface proemial [prō ē′mē əl] adj … English World dictionary
proem — n. A prose poem; a work written in prose but incorporating poetic imagery and rhythms. [Prose + poem.] proet n. Example Citations: He read a variety of forms of poetry, including librettos, verse meant to be set to music; sestinas, poems… … New words
Proem (musician) — Proem, otherwise known as Richard Bailey, is a 33 year old musician formerly a resident of Austin, Texas, now residing in Houston, TX. He has been releasing music since 1999 on labels like Merck, n5MD, and Hydrant. He started experimenting with… … Wikipedia
proem — noun Etymology: Middle English proheme, from Anglo French proeme, from Latin prooemium, from Greek prooimion, from pro + oimē song; probably akin to Hittite išamai song, Sanskrit syati he binds more at sinew Date: 14th century 1. preliminary… … New Collegiate Dictionary
proem — proemial /proh ee mee euhl, em ee /, adj. /proh em/, n. an introductory discourse; introduction; preface; preamble. [1350 1400; < L prooemium < Gk prooímion prelude (pro PRO 2 + oím(e) song + ion dim. suffix); r. ME proheme < MF < L, as above] *… … Universalium
proem — pro·em || prəʊem n. initial statement, opening remark; introduction, preamble; preface, foreword … English contemporary dictionary
