sub-ˈedit, v.
[Back-formation f. next.]
trans. To edit (a paper, periodical, etc.) under, to prepare (copy) for, the supervision of a chief editor. Also absol. Hence sub-ˈediting vbl. n.
| 1855 D. G. Rossetti Let. 23 Jan. (1965) I. 241 He sub⁓edits the Leader. 1862 Thackeray Philip xlii, I can tell you there is a great art in sub-editing a paper. 1880 Trans. Philol. Soc. 130 Several Americans have offered to undertake sub-editing [for the ‘Oxford English Dictionary’]. 1883 Ibid. Abstract p. iv, S,..partly arranged and sub-edited by Mr. C. Gray. 1915 Wodehouse Psmith, Journalist xx. 145, I am Psmith. I sub-edit. |