† proˈemiate, v. Obs. rare—1.
In 6 -hemiate.
[f. ppl. stem of L. proœmiāri to make a proœmium or proem.]
intr. To write or compose a proem.
| 1568 H. Charteris Lyndesay's Wks. Pref., It is the..maner..of all thame quhilk dois prohemiate vpon ony vther mannis wark, cheiflie to trauel about twa pointis. |