† proˈletical, a. Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. *prōlēt- (see proletaire) + -ical.]
Of or pertaining to the lower orders of the community; hence, vulgar, common, popular.
| 1659 Howell Lexicon, Proverbs Pref. a v, Let the squeamish Reder take this Rule along with him, that Proverbs being Proleticall, and free familiar Countrey sayings do assume the Libertie to be sometimes in plain, down-right, and homely termes. |