prochein ami

noun

pro·​chein ami

variants or prochein amy

¦prōˌsheˌna¦mē,

prō¦sh-,

-nä¦-

: one not regularly appointed that acts (as in a suit at law) for one not sui juris (as an infant, married woman) : next friend

Word History

Etymology

Middle English prochein amy, from Anglo-French prochein ami, literally, near friend

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