prow

Etymology 1

From Middle French proue, proe, from Ligurian prua, proa, from Latin prōra, from Ancient Greek πρῷρα (prôira).

noun

1. (nautical) The front part of a vessel
   The floating vessel swum / Uplifted, and secure with beaked prow / rode tilting o'er the waves. 1674, John Milton, Paradise Lost
2. A vessel

Etymology 2

From Middle English prow, from Old French prou, from Late Latin prode; more at proud.

adj

1. (archaic) Brave, valiant, gallant.

Etymology 3

noun

1. Alternative form of proa