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.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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