Definition of proverb

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Proverb (n.) A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

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Proverbialist :: Proverbialist (n.) One who makes much use of proverbs in speech or writing; one who composes, collects, or studies proverbs..
Diverb :: Diverb (n.) A saying in which two members of the sentence are contrasted; an antithetical proverb.
Proverbial :: Proverbial (a.) Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb.
Byword :: Byword (n.) A common saying; a proverb; a saying that has a general currency.
Say :: Say (v. t.) A speech; something said; an expression of opinion; a current story; a maxim or proverb.
Light-o''-love :: Light-o'-love (n.) An old tune of a dance, the name of which made it a proverbial expression of levity, especially in love matters..
By-spell :: By-spell (n.) A proverb.
Soothsay :: Soothsay (n.) A true saying; a proverb; a prophecy.
Proverbially :: Proverbially (adv.) In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy..
Proverbialize :: Proverbialize (v. t. & i.) To turn into a proverb; to speak in proverbs.
Proverb :: Proverb (n.) A drama exemplifying a proverb.
Parody :: Parody (n.) A popular maxim, adage, or proverb..
Adage :: Adage (n.) An old saying, which has obtained credit by long use; a proverb..
Nayword :: Nayword (n.) A byword; a proverb; also, a watchword..
Likeness :: Likeness (n.) A comparison; parable; proverb.
Proverb :: Proverb (v. t.) To name in, or as, a proverb..
Proverb :: Proverb (n.) A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
Rede :: Rede (n.) A word or phrase; a motto; a proverb; a wise saw.
Proverbial :: Proverbial (a.) Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb; hence, commonly known; as, a proverbial expression; his meanness was proverbial..
Maxim :: Maxim (n.) An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.
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