proem

noun

pro·em ˈprō-ˌem

-əm

Synonyms of proem next

: preliminary comment : preface

: prelude

proemial

prō-ˈē-mē-əl

-ˈe-

adjective

Examples of proem in a Sentence

the proem promises what the book does not deliver: a totally new interpretation of the French Revolution

Word History

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of proem was in the 14th century

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“Proem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proem. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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