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proverb

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒvəːb/
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Definition of proverb

noun

  • a short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French proverbe, from Latin proverbium, from pro- '(put) forth' + verbum 'word'

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