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proem

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pro·em  (prm)
n.
An introduction; a preface.

[Middle English proheme, from Old French, from Latin prooemium, from Greek prooimion : pro-, before; see pro-2 + oim, song.]

pro·emi·al (pr-m-l, -m-) adj.

proem [pro-em]
Noun
Formal an introduction or preface [Greek pro- before + hoimē song]

proem, proemium
a preface, preamble, or brief introduction, as to a book or other work.
See also: Books

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So gloz'd the Tempter, and his Proem tun'd; Into the Heart of EVE his words made way, Though at the voice much marveling; at length Not unamaz'd she thus in answer spake.
I cannot better introduce the few poems which I shall present for your consideration, than by the citation of the Proem to Longfellow's "Waif":
 
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