Where does “prog” come from?
I appreciate the detailed instructions, but I need to flag an issue: the chain provided shows "English proke" as the oldest entry, but the headword is "prog" (English). These don't match, which makes it impossible to write an accurate etymological summary. Could you clarify: 1. Is the headword "prog" or "proke"? 2. Is the chain complete, or are there intermediate steps between "prog" and "proke"? 3. Are there other languages in the chain before reaching the oldest form? Once these are clarified, I can write an accurate one-sentence summary following all your rules.
prog (English): Abbreviation of progressive; Progressive rock; A...
Definitions
- Abbreviation of progressive; Progressive rock; A...
Ancestry of “prog”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | proke | To poke; to thrust |
| 2 | Greek | πρόκα | tack, brad; metal or wooden headless shoe nail,... |
| 3 | Italian | brocca | jug; pitcher; ewer |
| 4 | Vulgar Latin | brocca | fork, roasting-spit |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | πρόχοος | ewer for pouring water upon the hands of guests;... |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | πρό- | in front of; before |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | πρό | before; before, in front, forth, forward; before,... |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | pró | toward, leading to |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | per- | before, in front; first; to go through |
| 10 | Proto-Indo-European | pr̥tós | passed , crossed |