— docentship , n.
/doh"seuhnt/ ; Ger. /doh tsent"/ , n.
1. privatdocent.
2. a college or university lecturer.
3. a person who is a knowledgeable guide, esp. one who conducts visitors through a museum and delivers a commentary on the exhibitions.
[ 1630-40; Dozent docent- (s. of docens, prp. of docere ), equiv. to doc- teach + -ent -ENT ]