ˈsubˌmaster
[sub- 6. Cf. med.L. submagister, F. sous-maître, formerly † soubs-maistre.]
A subordinate, deputy, or assistant master.
| 14.. Nom. in Wr.-Wülcker 681/18 Hic instructor, a sub⁓mastyr. 1517 in Archæologia LXI. 82 Sir Adam late sub⁓maister of the seid College. 1850 Chubb Locks & Keys 15 With keys for the master, sub-master, and warders. |