Definition for PRO'EM

PRO'EM, n. [Fr. proeme; It. and Sp. proemio; L. proœmium; Gr. προοιμιον; προ, before, and οιμη, οιμος, way.]

Preface; introduction; preliminary observations to a book or writing. – Swift. Milton.

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