aspro

/ ˈæsprəʊ /

noun

1. informal.
   an associate professor at an academic institution

Word History and Origins

Origin of aspro¹

C20: from as ( sociate ) + pro ( fessor )

Example Sentences

Manrico's reply is couched in a bold, martial air, "Mal reggendo all'aspro assalto" (Ill sustaining the furious encounter).

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