Sterling professor en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after John William Sterling (1844–1918), partner in the New York law firm Shearman & Sterling and an 1864 graduate of Yale College, who funded such professorships with a $15-million bequest.
Meanings
- A professor with the highest academic title at Yale University.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling professors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |