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provost

The correct spelling is provost.

How to pronounce provost

noun

IPA: /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/

Say it like: Pro-vos-t

The correct spelling is provost. One placed in charge: a head, a chief, particularly:

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One placed in charge: a head, a chief, particularly:
  2. 2.A senior deputy, a superintendent, particularly:
  3. 3.A provost cell: a military cell or prison.

verb

  1. 1.(used in passive) To be delivered to a provost marshal for punishment.

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