Definition of prose
(Entry 1 of 4)
prose
adjectiveDefinition of prose (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: of, relating to, or written in prose
2
: prosaic
prose
verb
prosed; prosing
Definition of prose (Entry 3 of 4)
pro se
adjective or adverbDefinition of pro se (Entry 4 of 4)
: on one's own behalf : without an attorney
a pro se action a defendant's right to proceed pro se
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The first known use of prose was in the 14th century
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