Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From French procidence or its etymon classical Latin prōcidentiaprocidentia.
Definition of procidence in US English:
procidence
nounˈprɒsɪd(ə)ns
rare
= procidentia.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From French procidence or its etymon classical Latin prōcidentia procidentia.