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Proto   /prˈoʊtə/   Listen
Proto

adjective
1.
Indicating the first or earliest or original.



Related searches:
Proto-Indo European
Proto-Norse
proto-oncogene


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"Proto" Quotes from Famous Books



... refused to appear all together before the Hungarian, but took refuge in the town of Salerno, and sent Archbishop Roger, their brother, to make sure of the king's intentions beforehand. Louis received him magnificently, and appointed him privy councillor and grand proto notary. Then, and not till then, did Robert of San Severino and Roger, Count of Chiaramonte, venture into the king's presence; after doing homage, they retired to their homes. The other barons followed their example of caution, and hiding their discontent ...
— Celebrated Crimes, Complete • Alexandre Dumas, Pere


Words linked to "Proto" :   early, combining form, proto-oncogene


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