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Etymology of the French word prou

the Old French word prou
derived from the Latin word prode
derived from the Latin word prodesse (be useful, be advantageous, benefit)

Derivations in French

proesce

Derivations in other languages

Anglo-Norman emprouwer, Anglo-Norman emprower

Cognates

Catalan prou

Usage

Word found in Old French



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