prow

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English

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Middle French proue, proe, from Ligurian prua, proa, from Latin prōra, from Ancient Greek πρῷρα (prôira).

Noun

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prow (plural prows)

  1. (nautical) The front part of a vessel
    Synonyms: beak, bow, forestem, prore, stem
  2. A vessel
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Etymology 2

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From Middle English prow, from Old French prou, from Late Latin prode; more at proud.

Adjective

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prow (comparative prower, superlative prowest)

  1. (archaic) Brave, valiant, gallant. [2]
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References

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  1. ^ Principles of Engliſh Pronunciation.” in John Walker, A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary [] , London: Sold by G. G. J. and J. Robinſon, Paternoſter Row; and T. Cadell, in the Strand, 1791, →OCLC, page 37.
  2. ^ Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary – prow [1]

Etymology 3

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Noun

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prow (plural prows)

  1. Alternative form of proa

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