or procesh, subs. (colloquial).—1. A matter of following. Hence, TO GO ON WITH THE PROCESSION = to maintain continuity; TO STAND AT THE HEAD OF THE PROCESSION = to lead.
1883. Graphic, 24 March, 303, 1. The [boat] race can hardly be spoken of as a PROCESSION, which is a title only applicable to an ignominious defeat.
1891. Daily Chronicle, 23 March. The feeling seemed to be general that nothing better than a PROCESSION could be looked for.
1899. Daily Telegraph, 7 April, 8, 2. “A reg’lar PROCESSION o’ the proprieties!” said Perce.
2. (circus).—A street parade.
