"proggins" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: proggins [plural]
Etymology: Diminutive of prog. Head templates: {{en-noun|proggins}} proggins (plural proggins)
  1. (UK, university slang, dated) proctor Tags: UK, dated Categories (topical): Universities
    Sense id: en-proggins-en-noun-~NsoWws0 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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