What does the word doctor mean?
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1. A title conferred by a university on one who has followed a prescribed course of study, or given as a mark of distinction; as doctor of medicine, doctor of laws, etc. 2. A physician, especially one upon whom has been conferred the degree of M. D. by a university or medical school. 3. To treat medically.
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( F.) Docteur, Medecin. Frequently applied to any one who practises medicine; although properly confined to him who has received his degree of Doctor of Medicine. See Physician.
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Usage examples for doctor
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" " " " Doctor. – Stories of New Jersey by Frank Richard Stockton
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" Not very," said the doctor. – Daisy in the Field by Elizabeth Wetherell
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Mr. Griggs, he said at last, she has been asking for you all the time, and the doctor thought if you came she had best see you, as it might quiet her. – Mr. Isaacs by F. Marion Crawford
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