Prout
noun
Ebenezer. 1835–1909, English musicologist and composer, noted for his editions of works by Handel and J. S. Bach
William. 1785–1850, English chemist, noted for his modification of the atomic theory
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Historical Examples of prout
He concludes with some shorter prayer "prout animus tulerit."
The Scottish ReformationAlexander F. Mitchell
Prout did not; his visits there had been few and far between.
Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other StoriesLouis Becke
You see, Mr. Prout, my little Marie has lived with me all her life.
Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other StoriesLouis Becke
"Thank you, Sherard," said Prout, with a genuine feeling of pleasure.
Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other StoriesLouis Becke
Prout could draw a straight line, but I do not believe Raphael could, nor Tintoret.
The Crown of Wild OliveJohn Ruskin