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The definition of a proverb is a short saying that is widely used to express an obvious truth.

(noun)

An example of proverb is "Practice makes perfect."

Proverbs is a book of the Bible that contains truths or words of wisdom from Solomon and other wise Israelis, or general sayings which are considered wise.

(noun)

Haste makes waste is an example of a proverb.

See proverb in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a short, traditional saying that expresses some obvious truth or familiar experience; adage; maxim
a person or thing that has become commonly recognized as a type of specified characteristics; byword
Bible an enigmatic saying in which a profound truth is cloaked

Origin: OFr proverbe < L proverbium < pro-, pro- + verbum, word: see verb

transitive verb

Archaic to make a proverb or byword of

Origin: ME prouerben

See proverb in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A short pithy saying in frequent and widespread use that expresses a basic truth or practical precept. See Synonyms at saying.
Proverbs (used with a sing. verb) Abbr. Prov. or Prv or Pr See Table at Bible.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English proverbe

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin prōverbium

Origin: : prō-, forth; see pro-¹

Origin: + verbum, word; see wer-⁵ in Indo-European roots

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