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Prochein :: Prochein (a.) Next; nearest.

Foible :: Foible (n.) The half of a sword blade or foil blade nearest the point; -- opposed to forte.

Apex :: Apex (n.) The end or edge of a vein nearest the surface.

Proximal :: Proximal (a.) Toward or nearest, as to a body, or center of motion of dependence; proximate..

Heart :: Heart (n.) The nearest the middle or center; the part most hidden and within; the inmost or most essential part of any body or system; the source of life and motion in any organization; the chief or vital portion; the center of activity, or of energetic or efficient action; as, the heart of a country, of a tree, etc..

Proximate :: Proximate (a.) Nearest; next immediately preceding or following.

Mizzen :: Mizzen (a.) Hindmost; nearest the stern; as, the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc..

Arest :: Arest (n.) A support for the spear when couched for the attack.

Tail-bay :: Tail-bay (n.) One of the joists which rest one end on the wall and the other on a girder; also, the space between a wall and the nearest girder of a floor. Cf. Case-bay..

Forte :: Forte (n.) The stronger part of the blade of a sword; the part of half nearest the hilt; -- opposed to foible.

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided; -- called also stroke oar..

Mercury :: Mercury (n.) One of the planets of the solar system, being the one nearest the sun, from which its mean distance is about 36,000,000 miles. Its period is 88 days, and its diameter 3,000 miles..

Aftmost :: Aftmost (a.) Nearest the stern.

Parquet :: Parquet (n.) A body of seats on the floor of a music hall or theater nearest the orchestra; but commonly applied to the whole lower floor of a theater, from the orchestra to the dress circle; the pit..

Foremast :: Foremast (n.) The mast nearest the bow.

Next :: Next (superl.) Nearest in place; having no similar object intervening.

Bridgehead :: Bridgehead (n.) A fortification commanding the extremity of a bridge nearest the enemy, to insure the preservation and usefulness of the bridge, and prevent the enemy from crossing; a tete-de-pont..

Middlemost :: Middlemost (a.) Being in the middle, or nearest the middle; midmost..

Quintessence :: Quintessence (n.) Hence: An extract from anything, containing its rarest virtue, or most subtle and essential constituent in a small quantity; pure or concentrated essence..

Next :: Next (superl.) Nearest in degree, quality, rank, right, or relation; as, the next heir was an infant..

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