See Also: profection(dictionary)

profection (iou)



profection noun. obsolete exc. Astrology. M16.
[Partly from French profection progression (Astrol.), from Latin profect- pa. ppl stem of proficere go forward; partly from Latin profectio(n-) setting out, departure, from proficisci set out: see -ION.]
The action or fact of going forward; progression, advance. M16.
b. Proficiency. E-M17.
An advancement or promotion in rank. M16-M17.
Setting out, (a) departure. L16-M17.