projector 
fitz. But what ii a projtdmr 
I would conceive. 
labi, fall forward : see prolapse, r.] 
[Rare.] 
h 
By suits liy marriages, by undertakings. see probtpxt; .} In pathol., prolapse. 
B. Jontan, Uerll Is n An, L 3. prolatet (pro-laf), . t. [< L. prolatus, pp. of 
Well 8ir how fudges the new Design ? have you not the proferre, bring forward, carry out or forth, pro- 
Luck of all your Brother Projector!, to deceive only your- ' 
wl( at but ? Wycherley, Country Wife, Iv. 1. 
sir (filbert Heathcote, who wa one of the projector! of 
the Bank of England. S. and Q., 7th aer., II. 102. 
2. That which projects ; specifically, a para- 
bolic mirror, or a lens or combination of lenses, 
used for projecting a beam of light. The source 
of light Is usually arranged In relation to the projector so 
that the beam Is composed of rays nearly parallel. 
The search-light projector, which Is hung in a cage over 
3uce: see proffer.'] To utter, especially in a 
drawling manner; lengthen in pronunciation 
or sound. 
The pressures of war have somewhat cowed their spirits, 
as may be gathered from the accent of their words, which 
they prolate In a whining querulous tone, as If still com- 
plaining and crest-fallen. BoweU. 
For the sake of what was deemed solemnity, every note 
was prulated into one uniform mode of Intonation. 
W. Maton, Eng. Church Mustek, p. 261. (Latham.) 
the ahlp'i bow." 
On May 4th there were placed in position two electric 
projector!, which from the Eiffel Tower will throw their 
powerful ray. of light "ve^Parla. ^ 
3. 
Engineer, LXVI. 313. prolate (pro'lat), a. [< Ii. prolatus, brought for- 
ward, pp. of proferre, bring forward, produce : 
gee p ro j a f e ,..] Lengthened along one direc- 
A prolate SJ)hfrM , g produced by the 
_, c, magnesium, oxyhydrogen, 
or other suitable light. 4. The square of the 
area of a plane triangle divided by the contin- 
ued product of the sides. 
projectriX (pro-jek'triks), w. A curve derived 
from another curve by composition of projec- 
tions. 
I (pro'lat-nes), . " The condition or 
of being prolate. 
To-la shon), n. [< lAE.prolacioitn, 
'. OF. (and"F.') prolaUon = Sp. prolacion = Pg. 
prolacSo = It. prolaeione, < L. prolatio(n-), a 
bringing forward or putting forth, < prolatiis, 
proletariate 
Prolapse, prolepsis (pro-lep'sis), n. [< Ij.prolepgis, < Gr. 
r/).;///^(f, an anticipating, \ vpo/M/tjlavcir, take 
beforehand, receive in advance, < rp<i, before, 
+ hafifiaveiv, Xa,3riv, take, receive.] Anticipa- 
tion, (a) In the Stoic philot., a common notion, axiom, or 
Instinctive belief which Is not irresistible, and which may 
be In conflict with the truth, (ft) In the Kpicurean philot., 
a general conception based on sense-experience. 
A certain anticipation of the gods, which he calls a pro- 
leptu, a certain preventive, or foreconceived information 
of a thing In the mind. J. Howe, Works, L 22. 
(c) In rhet. : (1) A name sometimes applied to the use of an 
adjective (or a noun) aa objective predicate (see predicate), 
as If Implying an anticipation of the result of the verb s 
action. (2) A figure consisting in anticipation of an oppo- 
nent's objections and argument* in order to preclude his 
use of them, answer them in advance, or prepare the reader 
to receive them unfavorably. This figure is most fre- 
quently used In the exordium. Also called prncalaleiti*. 
(d) An error In chronology, consisting in dating an event 
before the actual time of its occurrence ; an anachronism. 
Mr. Errington, called Lord Errington in the dispatches, 
by a proleprit we suppose. The American, VI. 87. 
proleptic (pro-lep'tik), o. [< Gr. npo).irfTtK&^, 
anticipating, '< np6^lf, an anticipation: see 
prolepsis.'} 1. Pertaining to prolepsis or an- 
ticipation; anticipatory; antecedent. 
Far different and far nobler was the hard simplicity and 
noble self-denial of the Baptist. It is by no Idle fancy 
that themedinval painters represent him aa emaciated by 
a proleptic asceticism. Farrar, Life of Christ, vlll. 
\ LA. prtfjeciuni, auuietuiug juLtiug wut, ^jsiujt- 
cere, proicere, pp. project**, thrust forth or for- ' ""^jmiim, Eng. Grammar, I. 4. 2 "Axiomatic ; of the nature of prolepsis. 
ward: see project^ A jutting or standing out 2 Delivery; measure; tune, 
beyond the line or surface of something else ; 
projection. 
With rethorlce com forth muslce, a damoisel of cure 
To lead him by Induction through a aeries of proposi- 
tions depending upon and orderly deduced from your ii i -t 
ding upoi 
. . hous'tTiatsyngethnowlyghtermoedesorprofoiriouMrvarT proleptiik principles. Parker, Platonic Philosophy, 
projet (pro-zha'), n. [F.: see project.} Scheme; probaiyone], now hevyer. Chawer, Boethlus, ii. prose l. proleptical (pro-lep'ti-kal), fl. [< prolej>tic + 
plan ; design ; specifically, in international law, 
the draft of a proposed treaty or convention. 
proke (prok), v. t.; pret. an 
tid pp. proked, ppr. 
' proking. [< W. procio, poke, thrust, stab. Cf. 
prog and prowl. 1 } To poke; stir; goad; urge. 
[Now only prov. Eng.] 
The qneene ever at his elbowe to pricke and prolce him prolectationt, [< OF.prolectation = Sp. pro- 
forward. Holland, tr. of Ammianus (1809). (Xarei.) 
prokecyet, A Middle English form of proxy. 
Prompt. Parr., p. 414. 
prokeimenon (pro-ki'me-non), n. [< Gr. 
, neut. ppr. of np6Kei/iai, be placed before, 
-al.}~ Same as proleptic. 
So that our knowledge here is not after singular bodies, 
or secondarily or derivatively from them ; but In order of 
nature, before them, and proleptical to them. 
Cudirorth, Intell 
ectual System, p. 732. 
3. The act of deferring; delay. 4. In medi- 
eval music, a method of subdividing the semi- 
breve into minims that is, rhythmical subdi- 
vision. Two varieties were recognized the greater or 
perfect, which was triple, and the less or Imperfect, which 
wus duple. 
' tical~+ -ly*.}~ 
lectacion = It', proiettazioiw, < L. as if "prolecta- ner; by way of anticipation. 
tio(n-), < prolectare, allure, entice, freq. of pro- xhe particle has also the power of Indicating prolepH- 
licere, allure, entice, < pro, forth, T lacere, tally in the subordinate clause that Uie principal one will 
allure: see allect.} Enticement ; allurement, spring from it. Amer. Jour. Phtlol., VI. 48. 
Minsheu. 
,.J, beforeV+ *"> lie, be placed.] In the proleg (pro'leg), n. [< L. pro, for, + E. leg.} 
Gr. Ch., a short anthem preceding the epistle, In en torn., a false leg; a proped; one of the ab- ing m medicine. Imp. Diet. 
dominal limbs or ambulatory processes of the proles (pro lez), n. [L., offspring, progeny, < 
pro, forth, forward, + ^ al in alere, nourish 
(see aliment), or olcre, grow (see adolescent).} 
Progeny; offspring. 
proletaire (pro-le-tar'), o. and n. [< F. prolt'- 
laire: see proletary.} Same as proletarian. 
These ancestors of Roman prelates were poor dirty pro- 
letaires. without distinction, without manners. 
. Kenan, llil.li.it Lectures, 1S0 (tr. by C. Beard), II. 
proleptlcally (pro-lep'ti-kal-i), adv. [< prolep- 
tical + -7.y 2 .] By prolepsis ; in a proleptic man- 
proleptics (pro-lep'tiks), . [PI. of proleptic 
(see -c*).] The art or science of prognosticat- 
consisting of two verses, generally from the 
psalms. There is also a prokeimeuon at Sun- 
day lauds and at vespers. 
proker (pro'ker), n. That which prokes or 
pokes; particularly, a poker. [Prov. Eng.] 
Before the antique Hall's turf Ore 
Was stretch'd the Porter, Con Magulre, 
Who, at stunt I'squebaugh's command, 
Hnor d with his proker in his hand. 
Caiman, Poetical Vagaries, p. 46. (Daniet.) 
The proker! are not half so hot, or so long, 
By an Inch or two, either In handle or prong. 
Barham, Ingoldsby Legends, II. 227. 
prokeratOUTt, " A Middle English form of 
procurator. Prompt. Pan., p. 414. 
proketowret, " A Middle English form of proc- 
tor. Prompt. Parr., p. 414. 
proking-spitt (pro'king-spit), n. A sword used 
for thrusting or poking; a rapier; a weapon. 
[Humorous.] 
Piping hote, puffes toward the pointed plalne 
With a broad Scot, or prolring-ipit of Spaine. 
Bp. UaU, Satires, IV. iv. 67. 
Larva of Milkweed Butterfly (Aitosia flt*iffta). 
prokket, r. t. and i. [ME.; cf. Dan. prakke 
= Sw. pracka, go a-begging, = G. pracheit, prolegomenon (pro-le-gom'e-non), n. ; pi. pro- 
hiinmena (-nil). [NL., < Gr. irpo?*y6/icvov, neut. 
of npo^TfAftniof, ppr. pass, of vpoteyttv, say 
before, foretell, < xp6, 
The plant is the ideal proletaire of the living world, the 
worker who produces. Huxley, An. and Veg. Kingdoms. 
larvie of insects, usually fleshy and always dis- proletairiam (pro-le-tar'izm), M. [< proletaire 
tinct from the true thoracic, legs. The ten postc- + -'*'"] Salne a proletanamsm. 
rlor legs of a caterpillar of ordinary form are prolegs. proletanCOUS (pro-le-ta ne-us), a. [< L. prole- 
Alto called prop-ley. See also cut under Amara..Coio~ fattens, equiv. to prolctariiut : see proletary.} 
nate prolegs. See coronaU. 
prolegate (pro-leg'at), . [< L. prolegatus, the 
substitute of a legate or lieutenant-governor, 
< pro, for, + legatus, legate: see legate."] A 
deputy legate. 
prolegomenary (pro-le-gom'e-na-ri), a. [< pro- 
legomenon + -ary.} Having the character of 
prolegomena; preliminary; introductory; con- 
taining prefixed explanations. Imp. Diet. 
Having a numerous offspring. [Rare.] 
iroletarian (pro-le-ta'ri-an), a. and n. [< pro- 
letary + -an.} I. a. Of or belonging to the 
lower classes ; hence, mean; vile; vulgar. 
Low proletarian tythlng men. 
S. Cutler, lludlbru, I. I. 720. 
pracher'n, beg; perhaps < L. procure, procari, 
ask. Cf. proke, prog.} To beg. 
Prokkyn or styfly aakyn, procor, procito. 
Prompt. Pan., p. 414. 
prolabial (pro-la'bi-al), a. [< prolabium + -al.} 
Of or relating to tbe prolabia. Lancet, No. 
3465, p. 182. 
prolabium (pro-la'bi-um), .; pi. prolabia (-ft). 
[NL., < L. pro, before, + labium, lip: see labi- 
m.] One of the oral margins of the lips, form- 
ing the red exposed part. 
prolapse 
lasted, ] 
prolabi, 
tHln. fa 
chiefly 
prolapse 
ing,^/wo(Vjfri, pp. prolfipmiH, fallor slide forward: 
in-olnpxr, r.] In pathol., a falling down of 
some part of the body, as the uterus or rectum, 
from the position which it normally on-upii".. 
prolapsion (pro-lup'shon), w. [< L. prnliip- 
sio(n-), a xlipping or falling forward, < pr<>- 
H. n. A member of the poorest class of a 
community ; one who is without capital or reg- 
ular employment. 
We hare considered the forcible creation of a claas of 
outlawed proletarian*, the bloody discipline that turned 
them Into wage-labourers. Marx, Capital (trans.), xxlx. 
A proletarian Is a person who Is possessed of ln)N,ur- 
force, and of nothing else. WwfmituOr 7tes.,CXXVl. 221. 
Also proletaire. 
plied to an introductory discourse prefixed to proletarianism (pro-le-ta'ri-an-izm), w. [< pr<>- 
a book or treatise. letarian + -ism.} The condition, or the ]>liti 
'Tis a pithy prolegomenon," quoth I and so read on. cal influence, of the lower classes of the com- 
bef ore, + JU^nr, tell, 
speak: see legend. Logos."} A preliminary ob- 
servation: ch'iefly used in the plural, and ap- 
Sterne, Tristram Shandy, Til. 35. 
The mention of the Venetian scholia leads us at once to 
the Homeric controversy ; for the Immortal Prolegomena 
munity. Also prolrtairixm. 
The bourgeoisie had played a most revolutionary part 
In history. They had overturned feudalism, ami now they 
The largeates pauperized and priMarianiznl the I 
lace of the great city. Pop. Sci. Mo., XJCX. 29S. 
proletariat (pro-le-ta'ri-atj, 11. Same as / i'<> 
er misses the point entirely, /, larin tr" 
2. ( !i ven to making long exordiums or prefatory 
remarks. 
While the curt, 
proletariate 1 M>"> l<--ta'ri-fn > 
urwrM <>i l-*. unniH mic. T7* , ,, i f\M 
R. L. Stmnnn, Virginllms Puerlsque, Iv. +-''. < f. prol, -tiintiti '.} Of 
