Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Subdean

Sub′deanˊ

,
Noun.
[Pref.
sub-
+
dean
: cf. F.
sousdoyen
.]
An under dean; the deputy or substitute of a dean.
Ayliffe.

Webster 1828 Edition


Subdean

SUBDEAN

,
Noun.
[sub and dean.] An under dean; a deans substitute or vicegerent.

Definition 2024


subdean

subdean

English

Noun

subdean (plural subdeans)

  1. An under dean; the deputy or substitute of a dean.
    • Ayliffe
      Whenever the dean and chapter confirm any act, that such confirmation may be valid, the dean must join in person, and not in the person of a deputy or subdean only.