Proc`e*leus*mat"ic (?), a. [L. proceleusmaticus, Gr. , fr. to rouse to action beforehand; + to incite; cf. F. proc'eleusmatique.]

1.

Inciting; animating; encouraging.

[R.]

Johnson.

2. Pros.

Consisting of four short syllables; composed of feet of four short syllables each.

 

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Proc`e*leus*mat"ic (?), n. Pros.

A foot consisting of four short syllables.

 

© Webster 1913.