Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

prolocution

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pro-lo-cu-tion
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An introductory speech.

Obsolete

noun

Speaking on behalf of others.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

"“Sir,” said I, “if I tell you my story, I must commit a friend’s life to your discretion. Pass me your word it shall be sacred; and for what touches myself, I will ask no better guarantee than just your face.” He passed me his word very seriously. “But,” said he, “these are rather alarming prolocutions; and if there are in your story any little jostles to the law, I would beg you to bear in mind that I am a lawyer, and pass lightly.”"

Etymology

From pro + locution.

Usage

Obsolete

Inflected Forms

prolocutions (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

prolocutor

Questions

What does prolocution mean?: An introductory speech.
Where does prolocution come from?: From pro + locution.

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