Procession

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1. Noun

The act of proceeding, moving on, advancing, or issuing; regular, orderly, or ceremonious progress; continuous course.

2. Noun

That which is moving onward in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a ceremonious train; a retinue; as, a procession of mourners; the Lord Mayor's procession.

3. Noun

An orderly and ceremonial progress of persons, either from the sacristy to the choir, or from the choir around the church, within or without.

4. Noun

An old term for litanies which were said in procession and not kneeling.

5. Verb

To ascertain, mark, and establish the boundary lines of, as lands.

6. Verb

To march in procession.

7. Verb

To honor with a procession.
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