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prov·erb   (prŏv'ûrb')   
n.  
  1. A short pithy saying in frequent and widespread use that expresses a basic truth or practical precept. See Synonyms at saying.

  2. Proverbs (used with a sing. verb) Abbr. Prov. or Prv or Pr See Table at Bible.


[Middle English proverbe, from Old French, from Latin prōverbium : prō-, forth; see pro-1 + verbum, word; see wer-5 in Indo-European roots.]
Prv  
abbr.  Proverbs
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