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prow1 definition

prow (pro̵u)

adjective

Archaic valiant; brave

Etymology: ME < OFr prou, brave, var. of prud: see proud

prow2 definition

prow (pro̵u)

noun

  1. the forward part of a ship or boat; bow
  2. a part like this, as the nose of an airplane

Etymology: Fr proue, earlier proe < It dial. (Genoese) prua < L prora < Gr prōira, prow: for IE base see province

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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