proem

proem Definition

proem (prō′em)

noun

Now Rare an introduction or preface

Etymology: ME proheme < MFr < L prooemium < Gr prooimion < pro-, before + oimē, song

proem Related Forms

pro·e′mi·al (prō ē′mē əl) adjective

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