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Webster 1913 Edition

Proem

Pro′em

,
Noun.
[L.
prooemium
, Gr. [GREEK]; [GREEK] before + [GREEK] way, course or strain of a song: cf. F.
proème
.]
Preface; introduction; preliminary observations; prelude.
Thus much may serve by way of
proem
.
Swift.

Pro′em

,
Verb.
T.
To preface.
[Obs.]
South.

Webster 1828 Edition

Proem

PRO'EM

,
Noun.
[L. proemium; Gr. before, and way.] Preface; introduction; preliminary observations to a book or writing.

PRO'EM

,
Verb.
T.
To preface. [Not used.]

Definition 2025

proem

proem

English

Noun

proem ‎(plural proems)

  1. An introduction, preface or preamble.

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