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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)

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.