A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.
The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor."
A pianist in a saloon, brothel, etc.
The puppeteer who performs a Punch and Judy show; a Punchman.
An expert in a particular field, especially as called upon to provide comment or opinion in the media; a commentator, a critic.
A native surveyor in British India, trained to carry out clandestine surveillance beyond British borders.
A learned person in India; someone with knowledge of Sanskrit, philosophy, religion and law; a Hindu scholar.