n.; pl.Proscenia [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; before + &unr_; a tent, a wooden stage, the stage. See Scene. ] 1. (Anc. Theater) The part where the actors performed; the stage. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Modern Theater) The part of the stage in front of the curtain; sometimes, the curtain and its framework. [ 1913 Webster ]