| paroemia | |
| pa-ri'-mi-a | from Gk. para, "by" and oimos, "way" ("by word") |
| Also sp. paremia, parimia | |
| adagium | |
| adage, proverb |
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One of several terms describing short, pithy sayings. | |
| Example Returning like a dog to his vomit. |
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| Sources: | Aristotle 3.11.14; Bede 616; Melanch. IR C3r ("paroemia" "adagium"); Susenbrotus (1540) 14; Sherry (1550) 45 ("paremia," "adagium"); Peacham (1577) D2v; Putt. (1589) 199 ("parimia," "proverb"); Day 1599 80 ("paroemia," "adage") | |
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