Pope.
Prop, n. [Akin to LG., D., & Dan. prop stopple, stopper, cork, Sw.
propp, G. pfropf. See Prop, v.] That which sustains an incumbent
weight; that on which anything rests or leans for support; a support; a
stay; as, a prop for a building. "Two props of virtue." Shak.
{ Pro`pÊ*deu"tic (?), Pro`pÊ*deu"tic*al (?) }, a. [Gr. &?; to teach
beforehand; &?; before + &?; to bring up a child, to educate, teach,
fr. &?;, &?;, a child.] Of, pertaining to, or conveying, preliminary
instruction; introductory to any art or science; instructing
beforehand.
Pro`pÊ*deu"tics (?), n. The preliminary learning connected with any art
or science; preparatory instruction.