procinct
Definition of procinct
obsolete
: precinct
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Origin and Etymology of procinct
Middle English procincte, from Medieval Latin procinctum, alteration of praecinctum
procinct
Definition of procinct
obsolete
: readiness war he perceived, war in procinct — John Milton
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Origin and Etymology of procinct
Latin procinctus, from pro- before, in front + cinctus, past participle of cingere to gird
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