Early 20th century; earliest use found in Frederick Hulme (1841–1909), naturalist and artist. From proverb or its etymon classical Latin prōverbium + -ic.
Definition of proverbic in US English:
proverbic
adjective
Of, relating to, or of the nature of proverbs.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Frederick Hulme (1841–1909), naturalist and artist. From proverb or its etymon classical Latin prōverbium + -ic.