Dr.

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of Dr (debitor) alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    Alternative form of Dr: abbreviation of doctor. alt-of, alternative

    "By EDWARD CHAMBERLAYNE Dr. of Laws, and Fellow of the Royal Society."

  3. 3
    a licensed medical practitioner wordnet
  4. 4
    Abbreviation of drachm (“dram”). abbreviation, alt-of
  5. 5
    Abbreviation of drive, a type of public roadway, when part of a specific street’s name. abbreviation, alt-of
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  1. 6
    a person who holds Ph.D. degree (or the equivalent) from an academic institution wordnet

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docdoctormdmedicophysician

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"By EDWARD CHAMBERLAYNE Dr. of Laws, and Fellow of the Royal Society."

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