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Grammar : Noun
Spell : prok-ter
Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɒk tər



Définition of proctor

Origin :
  • late 14c., contraction of procurator (c.1300) "steward or manager of a household;" also "a provider" (see procurator). From late 14c. as "one who acts or speaks for another; spokesman, advocate;" early 15c. as "business manager or financial administrator of a church, college, holy order, etc."
  • noun appointee
  • noun supervisor
Example sentences :
  • He ducked a proctor in a water-butt and the dons were very cross about it.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • To explain his hurried departure, Proctor told what called him away.
  • Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever
  • "Her maid has just seen you, sir," suggested Proctor, mildly.
  • Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • Yet Mr Proctor was not lulled into incaution by this seeming calm.
  • Extract from : « The Rector » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
  • She did not look very ill to Mr Proctor's inexperienced eyes.
  • Extract from : « The Rector » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
  • "Then you can get Mr. Tooke to tell you about Phil, if you want nothing else," said Mr. Proctor.
  • Extract from : « The Crofton Boys » by Harriet Martineau
  • Mr. Proctor came down this morning as Hugh was catching Harry in the passage.
  • Extract from : « The Crofton Boys » by Harriet Martineau
  • All the eyes round the table were fixed on Mr. Proctor in an instant.
  • Extract from : « The Crofton Boys » by Harriet Martineau
  • "That is for your choice, Miss Harold," observed Mr. Proctor.
  • Extract from : « The Crofton Boys » by Harriet Martineau
  • But Mr. Proctor hated secrets, and, as we see, let it out immediately.
  • Extract from : « The Crofton Boys » by Harriet Martineau

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