proser

[ proh-zer ]

noun

1. a person who talks or writes in prose.
2. a person who talks or writes in a dull or tedious fashion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of proser¹

First recorded in 1620–30; prose + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Admetus grieved so deeply at her loss that Proser´pine actually relented, but Pluto remained inexorable.

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Jupiter promised to grant her request, in case Proser´pine should not have tasted food in the infernal regions.

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As we have learned before, Pluto was married to Proser´pine, daughter of Ceres.

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Ado'nis, a beautiful youth, beloved by Venus and Proser'pina, who quarrelled about the possession of him.

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The round was brought to a close by some rapid exchanges, after which the Proser went down.

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