Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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Quotation dates: 1700, 1761-1795
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†SUB-PRINCIPAL, n. The deputy of the Principal of a College or university, only in regard to King's College. Aberdeen, through its foundation charter, the office being abolished in 1860 at the Union of King's and Marischal Colleges to form the University of Aberdeen. The modern deputy-principals in the Scottish Universities are called vice-principals.Sc. 1700 Fasti Aberdonenses (S.C.) 439:
The following overtures were brought in by the subprincipall and regents.Abd. 1761 Session Papers, Thom v. Dalrymple (1 Oct.) 28:
There now remain, upon Bisbop Elphinston's foundation, only the principal, sub-principal, three regents, the civilist, mediciner, as he is called, and grammarian, together with some bussars.Sc. 1795 Stat. Acc.1 XXI. App. 90:
Public discipline, exercised by the sub-principal and regents.
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