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Webster 1913 Edition


Prochein

Pro′chein

,
Adj.
[F.
prochain
, fr. L. (assumed)
proximanus
, fr.
proximus
.]
Next; nearest.
Prochein ami
or
Prochein amy
(Law)
,
the next friend. See under
Next
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Prochein

PROCHEIN

,
Adj.
pro'shen. [L. proximus.] Next; nearest; used in the law phrase, prochein amy, the next friend, any person who undertakes to assist an infant or minor in prosecuting his rights.