Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PRO-CHEIN
PRO-CES'SION-A-RYPRO'CHRO-NISM
PRO-CHEIN, a. [pro'shen; Fr. prochain; 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. – Blackstone.
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