principal boy
Britishnoun
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The queen's "Bond-girl" acting role, for example, can be traced to Elizabeth's little-known teenage penchant for amateur theatricals at Windsor Castle, when she apparently used to play the principal boy.
From Reuters ● Jul. 29, 2012
I cannot exactly call her a "rival" of my sister Kate's, for Kate was the "principal lady" or "star," and Henrietta Hodson the "soubrette," and, in burlesque, the "principal boy."
From The Story of My Life Recollections and Reflections by Ellen Terry
Well known for her dramatic talent, she lately acted the part of principal boy at an important performance held in Chagmouth, the Metropolis of the West.
From Monitress Merle by Angela Brazil
The new principal boy, Mr. Eric Marshall, woos his princess with a romantic air and a mellow tenor, in which emotion somewhat overshadows tone.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 5, 1916 by Sir Owen Seaman
She was principal boy at Blackpool two years ago.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 21, 1917 by Various
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