Professionalism
(Pro*fes"sion*al*ism) n. The following of a profession, sport, etc., as an occupation; —
opposed to amateurism.
Professionalist
(Pro*fes"sion*al*ist), n. professional person. [R.]
Professionally
(Pro*fes"sion*al*ly), adv. In a professional manner or capacity; by profession or calling; in
the exercise of one's profession; one employed professionally.
Professor
(Pro*fess"or) n. [L., a teacher, a public teacher: cf. F. professeur. See Profess.]
1. One who professed, or makes open declaration of, his sentiments or opinions; especially, one who
makes a public avowal of his belief in the Scriptures and his faith in Christ, and thus unites himself to
the visible church. "Professors of religion." Bacon.
2. One who professed, or publicly teaches, any science or branch of learning; especially, an officer in
a university, college, or other seminary, whose business it is to read lectures, or instruct students, in a
particular branch of learning; as a professor of theology, of botany, of mathematics, or of political economy.
Professorial
(Pro`fes*so"ri*al) a. [L. professorius: cf. F. professorial.] Of or pertaining to a professor; as,
the professional chair; professional interest.
Professorialism
(Pro`fes*so"ri*al*ism) n. The character, manners, or habits of a professor. [R.]
Professoriat
(Pro`fes*so"ri*at) n. See Professoriate.
Professoriate
(Pro`fes*so"ri*ate) n.
1. The body of professors, or the professorial staff, in a university or college.
2. A professorship.
Professorship
(Pro*fess"or*ship) n. The office or position of a professor, or public teacher. Walton.
Professory
(Pro*fes"so*ry) a. [L. professorius.] Of or pertaining to a professor; professorial. [R.] Bacon.
Proffer
(Prof"fer) v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proffered ; p. pr. & vb. n. Proffering.] [OE. profren, proferen,
F. proférer, fr. L. proferre to bring forth or forward, to offer; pro forward + ferre to bring. See Bear to
produce.]
1. To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of; as, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to
proffer friendship. Shak.
I reck not what wrong that thou me profre.
Chaucer. 2. To essay or attempt of one's own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake. [R.] Milton.
Proffer
(Prof"fer), n.
1. An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship.
He made a proffer to lay down his commission.
Clarendon. 2. Essay; attempt. [R.] Bacon.
Profferer
(Prof"fer*er) n. One who proffers something.
