In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
PROFESSOR
professor, prof
(noun) someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
professor (plural professors)
The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.
(US, informal) A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.
(archaic) One who professes something, such as a religious doctrine.
(US, slang) A pianist in a saloon, brothel, etc.
The puppeteer who performs a Punch and Judy show; a Punchman.
Synonyms
• prof
Noun
Professor (plural Professors)
The title for someone who holds the professor job.
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*fess"or, n. Etym: [L., a teacher, a public teacher: cf. F. professeur. See Profess.]
1. One who professed, or makes open declaration of, his sentiments or opinions; especially, one who makes a public avowal of his belief in the Scriptures and his faith in Christ, and thus unites himself to the visible church. "Professors of religion." Bacon.
2. One who professed, or publicly teaches, any science or branch of learning; especially, an officer in a university, college, or other seminary, whose business it is to read lectures, or instruct students, in a particular branch of learning; as a professor of theology, of botany, of mathematics, or of political economy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Word of the Day
20 December 2024
FIDDLE
(verb) commit fraud and steal from one’s employer; “We found out that she had been fiddling for years”
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