‖ preux, a.
(pr{obar})
[mod.F. preux valiant: see the earlier form preu.]
Brave, valiant, gallant; chiefly in preux chevalier, gallant knight.
| 1771 H. Walpole Lett., to G. Selwyn 9 Sept., If he is a preux chevalier, he will vindicate her character d'une manière éclatante. 1803 Edin. Rev. Oct. 116 When the adventures of a preux chevalier were no longer listened to by starts. 1840 Barham Ingol. Leg. Ser. i. Cynotaph, All Preux Chevaliers, in friendly rivalry Who should best bring back the glory of Chi-valry. |