"Prof." meaning in English

See Prof. in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: Profs. [plural], Profs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|Profs.|Profs}} Prof. (plural Profs. or Profs)
  1. Abbreviation of Professor. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: Professor Categories (topical): Titles

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