headmaster
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head·mas·ter

noun \ˈhed-ˌmas-tər, -ˈmas-\

Definition of HEADMASTER

: a man heading the staff of a private school : principal
head·mas·ter·ly \-lē\ adjective
head·mas·ter·ship \-ˌship\ noun

First Known Use of HEADMASTER

1576

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