单词 | head boy |
释义 | > as lemmashead boy head boy n. (a) the boy designated to hold the senior position among the pupils in a school, or (in early use) one occupying a position of pre-eminence on grounds of ability, etc.; a male school captain; cf. head girl n. (b) (more generally) a boy (in various senses) occupying a position of authority or seniority. ΘΚΠ society > education > learning > learner > one attending school > [noun] > head boy or girl captain1706 head boy1713 head girl1801 1713 R. H. Common Dialogues amongst School-boys iii. 18 The Head Boy [L. primus] of every class. 1738 Expos. Common Prayer 22 Nov. A numerous Appearance of the Reverend Clergy, and other Gentlemen, to whom was spoken an Oration..by the head Boy of the School. 1841 Mrs. Clemons Manners & Customs India ix. 87 After calling some time my horse-keeper and head boy made their appearance. 1905 Westm. Gaz. 4 Dec. 3/1 Over each gang [of miners] is appointed a Chinese ‘head boy’. 1991 Independent 5 Jan. 46/4 Stephen played rugby and cricket and was head boy at school. 2008 J. O. Coffey & B. Wood 100 Years 99 Enoka was..the head boy and first XV captain at Christchurch Technical College. < as lemmas |
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