[SUB- 6.] An official immediately below a rector in rank, and acting as his deputy.
1629. Wadsworth, Pilgr., vi. 55. The Sub-Rector and two of his schollers.
1678. Walton, Life Sanderson, 28 b. In the year 1613. he was chosen Sub-rector of the Colledge.
1691. Case of Exeter Coll., 27. Differences arising betwixt the Rector and the Scholars, if not determined within twenty days by the Sub-Rector, the Dean, and three of the Maximè Seniores [etc.].
