Prow — Defs

01 n. The fore part of a vessel; the bow; the stem; hence, the vessel itself.

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The fore part of a vessel; the bow; the stem; hence, the vessel itself.
“The floating vessel swum Uplifted, and secure with beaked prow rode tilting o'er the waves.” — Milton.

02 n. See Proa.

03 a. Valiant; brave; gallant; courageous.

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Valiant; brave; gallant; courageous.[Archaic]
“The prowest knight that ever field did fight.” — Spenser.

04 n. Benefit; profit; good; advantage.

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Benefit; profit; good; advantage.[Obs.]
“That shall be for your hele and for your prow.” — Chaucer.