Proverb word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "proverb" word

[noun] a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

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\Prov"erb\, n. [OE. proverbe, F. proverbe, from L. proverbium; pro before, for + verbum a word. See {Verb}.] 1. An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage. --Chaucer. Bacon. 2. A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable. His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. --John xvi. 29. 3. A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference. Thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a by word, among all nations. --Deut. xxviii. 37. 4. A drama exemplifying a proverb. {Book of Proverbs}, a canonical book of the Old Testament, containing a great variety of wise maxims. Syn: Maxim; aphorism; apothegm; adage; saw.
\Prov"erb\, v. t. 1. To name in, or as, a proverb. [R.] Am I not sung and proverbed for a fool ? --Milton. 2. To provide with a proverb. [R.] I am proverbed with a grandsire phrase. --Shak.
\Prov"erb\, v. i. To write or utter proverbs. [R.]

Synonyms for proverb

adage, byword, saw

See also: expression | locution | saying |

The fun area, different aproach to word »proverb«

Let's analyse "proverb" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: BREVORP. Average typing speed for these characters is 1795 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. .-. --- ...- . .-. -...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: proverb: 6 + 5 = 11, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: proverb: 7 + 9 + 6 + 4 + 5 + 9 + 2 = 42, reduced: 6, and the final result is Six.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (2)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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