Abbreviation of Proverbs.

Abbreviation of province.

A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations. / A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

To write or utter proverbs. / To name in, or as, a proverb. / To provide with a proverb.

Place or source of origin. / (archaeology) The place and time of origin of some artifact or other object. See Usage note below. / (art) The history of ownership of a work of art

To establish the provenance of something

Having been proved; having proved its value or truth.

(proscribed) past participle of prove

(transitive) To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for. / (intransitive) To turn out; to manifest. / (copulative) To turn out to be.

(baking) The process of dough proofing.