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proˈcline, v. rare. [ad. L. prōclīnā-re to lean forward, f. pro, pro-1 + -clīnāre, = Gr. κλίν-ειν to bend.] intr. To lean forward; in Dialling = incline v. 10 b.
1877Encycl. Brit. VII. 155/1 Inclining dials..were further distinguished as reclining when leaning backwards from an observer, proclining when leaning forwards. |