principal boy

British  

noun

1. the leading male role in a pantomime, played by a woman

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Example Sentences

A handsomely dressed mother came into the organism and got as far as the antechamber of the principal's room.

From Your United States Impressions of a first visit by Bennett, Arnold

This latter was the view that was occurring to Mr. Thornton, as he sat in the principal's room, poring and pondering over the whole distressing matter.

From The High School Freshmen Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

She led the little stranger to the principal's room, and stayed beside her until she was delivered safely into the matron's hands.

From The Little Colonel at Boarding-School by Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows)

“Miss Ashton!” said Miss Randall, presenting 242 herself, a few moments after Susan’s departure, in the principal’s room.

From Miss Ashton's New Pupil A School Girl's Story by Robbins, Mrs. S. S.

She would have to hear some advanced classes from the principal's room, and this would require her to study, which would be a source of improvement.

From Lippincott's Magazine, September, 1885 by Various