Prose, v. i. 1. To write prose.
Prosing or versing, but chiefly this latter.
Milton.
Pro*sec"tor (?), n. [L., an anatomist, from prosecare to cut up; pro
before + secare to cut.] One who makes dissections for anatomical
illustration; usually, the assistant of a professional anatomist.
Pros"e*cu`ta*ble (?), a. Capable of being prosecuted; liable to
prosecution.
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Pros"e*cute (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prosecuted (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Prosecuting.] [L. prosecutus, p. p. of prosequi to follow, pursue. See
Pursue.]
1. To follow or pursue with a view to reach, execute, or accomplish; to
endeavor to obtain or complete; to carry on; to continue; as, to
prosecute a scheme, hope, or claim.