PROCLITIC

Etymology

Noun

proclitic (plural proclitics)

(linguistics) A clitic that joins with the following word phonetically, graphically, or both.

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*clit"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. Enclitic.] (Gr. Gram.)

Definition: Leaning forward; -- said of certain monosyllabic words which are so closely attached to the following word as not to have a separate accent.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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