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1.nounThe most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.
2.nounA teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.
3.nounOne who professes something, such as a religious doctrine.
4.nounA pianist in a saloon, brothel, etc.
5.nounThe puppeteer who performs a Punch and Judy show; a Punchman.