Synonyms for proctor

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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