[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 submastyr.
1517. in Archaeologia, LXI. 82. Sir Adam late submaister of the seid College.
1850. Chubb, Locks & Keys, 15. With keys for the master, sub-master, and warders.