Hebrew

Noun

ד״ר • ‎(DR)

1. Dr: Abbreviation of דּוֹקְטוֹר ‎(dóktor). A title used for those with doctoral degrees, including medical doctors.
2. (uncommon) MD: Abbreviation of דּוֹקְטוֹר לִרְפוּאָה ‎(dóktor lirfu'á): Doctor of Medicine.

Yiddish

Etymology

Either a naturally formed shortening or derived from the Hebrew ד״ר.

Pronunciation

• pronounced as דאָקטער ‎(dokter)

Abbreviation

ד״ר • ‎(D'r)

1. Dr., Dr: title used for those with doctoral degrees, including medical doctors; abbreviation of דאָקטער ‎(dokter).