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

1695–1700; < Latin proximō ablative of proximus next. See proximal

Example Sentences

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That would only delay me, but then on the 15th proximo the Educational Association of Virginia will meet here, and I should not be able to return in time.

From Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee by Lee, Robert Edward, General

The Harrisons have written me that they will be here on the 14th proximo, but unless Mildred's recovery is much retarded it will be too late for me to see them.

From Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee by Lee, Robert Edward, General

The Moncktons leave us this evening, and Amelie intends to set out for the hills on the 6th proximo.

From A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II by Sleeman, William

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