doctorial
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His good faith is not to be doubted, for I know him to be a man who means what he says, though he is vain and doctorial.
From Là-bas by Wallace, Keene
He was old and helpless, and no doubt getting to be imbecile—at least, in his doctorial eyes; and if he would but neglect to make another!
From Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes by Fenn, George Manville
Having obtained his doctorial hat, he travelled through Europe practising necromancy and acquiring a thoroughly bad reputation.
From A Book of Operas Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music by Krehbiel, Henry Edward
Let them give up their unspeakably silly ambition to bespangle their lists of officers with these doctorial titles.
From Memories and Studies by James, Henry
One thing, at any rate, I have already done in my doctorial capacity—secured you a bedroom on the ground-floor, so that you will not need to ascend the stairs at all.
From Sylvie and Bruno by Carroll, Lewis
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