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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prochane, adj. [e.m.E. prochane (1555), -aine, -ein (1473–5), F. prochain.] Nearest, neighbouring. —1549 Compl. 4/2.
Ȝour foir grandscheir … hes … deffendit his pepil … fra his prochane enemeis that lyis contigue about his cuntre
