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French
Etymology
Inherited from Middle French preux, from Old French preu, proz (“brave”), from Late Latin prōde (“profitable, useful”). Doublet of prou.
Pronunciation
Adjective
preux (feminine preuse, masculine plural preux, feminine plural preuses)
- valiant; brave; doughty
- preux chevalier ― valiant knight
Further reading
Old French
Adjective
preux
- inflection of preu:
- nominative masculine singular
- oblique masculine plural