Definition of proverb

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Proverb (n.) A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

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Nayword :: Nayword (n.) A byword; a proverb; also, a watchword..
Proverbialist :: Proverbialist (n.) One who makes much use of proverbs in speech or writing; one who composes, collects, or studies proverbs..
Proverb :: Proverb (v. i.) To write or utter proverbs.
E-la :: E-la (n.) Originally, the highest note in the scale of Guido; hence, proverbially, any extravagant saying..
Parody :: Parody (n.) A popular maxim, adage, or proverb..
Proverb :: Proverb (v. t.) To provide with a proverb.
Cap :: Cap (v. t.) To match; to mate in contest; to furnish a complement to; as, to cap text; to cap proverbs..
Proverb :: Proverb (n.) A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
By-spell :: By-spell (n.) A proverb.
Proverbial :: Proverbial (a.) Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb.
Mote :: Mote (n.) A small particle, as of floating dust; anything proverbially small; a speck..
Saw :: Saw (v. t.) A saying; a proverb; a maxim.
Strawberry :: Straw (n.) Anything proverbially worthless; the least possible thing; a mere trifle.
Say :: Say (v. t.) A speech; something said; an expression of opinion; a current story; a maxim or proverb.
Diverb :: Diverb (n.) A saying in which two members of the sentence are contrasted; an antithetical proverb.
Proverbially :: Proverbially (adv.) In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy..
Adage :: Adage (n.) An old saying, which has obtained credit by long use; a proverb..
Brocard :: Brocard (n.) An elementary principle or maximum; a short, proverbial rule, in law, ethics, or metaphysics..
Proverb :: Proverb (n.) A drama exemplifying a proverb.
Proverb :: Proverb (n.) A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
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