Prochein

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Prochein \Pro"chein\, a. [F. prochain, fr. L. (assumed)
     proximanus, fr. proximus.]
     Next; nearest.
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     {Prochein ami} or {Prochein amy}(Law), the next friend. See


        under {Next}.
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From Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [bouvier]:

  PROCHEIN. Next. This word is frequently used in composition; as, prochein 
  amy, prochein cousin, and the like. Co. Lit. 10.