'Proem' definitions:

Definition of 'Proem'

From: GCIDE
  • Proem \Pro"em\, n. [L. prooemium, Gr. ?; ? before + ? way, course or strain of a song: cf. F. pro[`e]me.] Preface; introduction; preliminary observations; prelude. [1913 Webster]
  • Thus much may serve by way of proem. --Swift. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Proem'

From: GCIDE
  • Proem \Pro"em\, v. t. To preface. [Obs.] --South. [1913 Webster]