proximo

American

[prok-suh-moh] / ˈprɒk səˌmoʊ /

adverb

in, of, or during the next month.

on the 10th proximo.

proximo British

/ ˈprɒksɪməʊ /

adverb

prox. Compare: instant. ultimo. in or during the next or coming month

a letter of the seventh proximo

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Etymology

Origin of proximo

1850–55; < Latin proximō ablative of proximus next. See proximal

Example Sentences

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Chev has taken our passage in the Asia, which sails on the 13th proximo.

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I am directed to request that he will join that institution on the 1st proximo, and report himself to the Captain of the Cadet Company.

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"On the 15th proximo"—Very well; on the 15th he would be in town, and hear his uncle upon this subject, involving his "private feelings" and "the most momentous interests of his house."

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Having asked that his soul might be taken, an angel informed him it would be taken on the first of March proximo.

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“Your testimony is after all to be received; and you may go, if you will, in my company to the trial, which is to be held at Inverary, Thursday, 21st proximo.”

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