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
No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.
From Henry Fielding: a Memoir by G. M. Godden
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
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 "principal boy" had just skipped on to the stage.
From A Christmas Garland by Sir Max Beerbohm
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