First Known Use: 14th century
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proctor
noun proc·tor \ˈpräk-tər\
Definition of PROCTOR
: supervisor, monitor; specifically : one appointed to supervise students (as at an examination)
— proctor verb
— proc·to·ri·al \präk-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\ adjective
— proc·tor·ship \ˈpräk-tər-ˌship\ noun
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Origin of PROCTOR
Middle English procutour procurator, proctor, alteration of procuratour
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