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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.

Definition 2024

prochein

prochein

English

Adjective

prochein ‎(not comparable)

  1. (law, obsolete) next; nearest.

Related terms

Etymology

Old French prochain, from Latin (assumed) proximanus, from proximus.

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