proverbial

a. [ L. proverbialis: cf. F. proverbial. ] 1. Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb; hence, commonly known; as, a proverbial expression; his meanness was proverbial. [ 1913 Webster ]

In case of excesses, I take the German proverbial cure, by a hair of the same beast, to be the worst. Sir W. Temple. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb. “A proverbial obscurity.” Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A proverbial phrase. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who makes much use of proverbs in speech or writing; one who composes, collects, or studies proverbs. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. & i. [ Cf. F. proverbialiser. ] To turn into a proverb; to speak in proverbs. [ 1913 Webster ]