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prexy

noun
\ˈprek-sē \
variants: or less commonly prex \ˈpreks \
plural prexies also prexes

Definition of prexy 

slang

: president —used chiefly of a college president

First Known Use of prexy

1828, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for prexy

prexy from prex, by shortening & alteration from president

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