Procession

prō-sesh′un, n. the act of proceeding: a train of persons in a formal march.— adj. Proces′sional , pertaining to a proce ion: consisting in a proce ion.— n. a book of the proce ions of the Romish Church: a hymn sung during a proce ion, esp. of clergy in a church.— n. Proces′sionalist .— adj. Proces′sionary .— ns. Proces′sioner ( U.S. ), a county officer in Tenne ee and North Carolina whose duty it is to survey lands; Proces′sioning ( U.S. ), periodical survey and inspection of boundaries.— Proce ion of the Holy Ghost ( theol. ), the emanation of the Holy Spirit from the Father ( single proce ion ), or from the Father and Son ( double proce ion ). [Fr.,—L.]