magistrand

noun

mag·​is·​trand

plural -s

Scottish

: a fourth and final year student in a university who will receive a master of arts degree

—used officially at Aberdeen

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin magistrandus, gerundive of magistrare to grant a master's degree, from Medieval Latin (artium) magister master of arts

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