prochein ami
noun
pro·chein ami
variants or prochein amy
¦prōˌsheˌna¦mē,
prō¦sh-,
-nä¦-
: one not regularly appointed that acts (as in a suit at law) for one not sui juris (as an infant, married woman) : next friend
Word History
Etymology
Middle English prochein amy, from Anglo-French prochein ami, literally, near friend