noun

proverb

proverb, saying

He often quotes an old proverb.

He often quotes an old proverb.

((a proverb)) a short, well-known saying An old proverb says that haste makes waste.

Synonyms: saying, adage, maxim

From Latin 'proverbium', from 'pro-' (forth) + 'verbum' (word). Literally 'a word put forth'.

Think of it as a 'pro' (professional) 'verb' (word) – a wise, professional saying.

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