a. [ Pref. tri- + L. verbum a word. ] (Rom. Antiq.) Pertaining to, or designating, certain days allowed to the pretor for hearing causes, when be might speak the three characteristic words of his office, do, dico, addico. They were called dies fasti. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. proverbialis: cf. F. proverbial. ]
In case of excesses, I take the German proverbial cure, by a hair of the same beast, to be the worst. Sir W. Temple. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A proverbial phrase. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who makes much use of proverbs in speech or writing; one who composes, collects, or studies proverbs. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. & i. [ Cf. F. proverbialiser. ] To turn into a proverb; to speak in proverbs. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally;
a. [ L. proverbialis: cf. F. proverbial. ]
In case of excesses, I take the German proverbial cure, by a hair of the same beast, to be the worst. Sir W. Temple. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A proverbial phrase. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who makes much use of proverbs in speech or writing; one who composes, collects, or studies proverbs. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. & i. [ Cf. F. proverbialiser. ] To turn into a proverb; to speak in proverbs. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally;