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Etymology of the English word proscenium

the English word proscenium
derived from the Latin word proscenium
derived from the Greek word proskenion, προσκήνιον
using the Greek prefix pro-, προ- (before)
derived from the Greek word skene, σκηνή (a tent or cloth hut )

Date

The earliest known usage of proscenium in English dates from the 17th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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