Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William T. Brande (1788–1866), chemist. From scientific Latin proped-, propes proleg from classical Latin pro- + pēd-, pēs foot.
Definition of proped in US English:
proped
nounˈprəʊpɛd
Entomology rare
Proleg.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William T. Brande (1788–1866), chemist. From scientific Latin proped-, propes proleg from classical Latin pro- + pēd-, pēs foot.