prolocution

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) An introductory speech.
  • (obsolete) Speaking on behalf of others.

Etymology

Compound from English pro (earlier, facing, forward, toward, front, professional, rudimentary, favouring, prior) + English locution (talk).

Origin

English

locution

Gloss

talk

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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