† proleˈtarious, a. Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. prōlētāri-us a proletaire + -ous.]
Pertaining to or characteristic of the proletariate; vulgar: see quot.
| 1656 Blount Glossogr. s.v., A Proletarious Speech (proletarius sermo) the common and vulgar speech, complement or words of course; As when one says to his friend; Pardon my boldness, and the other answers, You are not so bold as welcome, or the like. |