PROV'ERB, n. L. proverbium pro and verbum, a word.
1. A short sentence often repeated, expressing a well known truth or common fact, ascertained by experience or observation a maxim of wisdom.
The proverb is true, that light gains make heavy purses, for light gains come often, great gains now and then.
2. A by-word a name often repeated and hence frequently, a reproach or object of contempt. Jeremiah 24
3. In Scripture, it sometimes signifies a moral sentence or maxim that is enigmatical a dark saying of the wise that requires interpretation. Proverbs 1
4. Proverbs, a canonical book of the Old Testament, containing a great variety of wise maxims, rich in practical truths and excellent rules for the conduct of all classes of men.
PROV'ERB, To mention in a proverb. Not in use.
1. To provide with a proverb. Not in use.