proem

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proem

    Hyphenation

    pro·em

    Pronunciation

    Etymology

    [ 'prO-"em, -&m ] (noun.) 14th century. Middle English proheme, from Middle French, from Latin prooemium, from Greek prooimion, from pro- + oimE song; probably akin to Hittite isamai- song, Sanskrit syati he binds; more at SINEW.
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