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Mr. Tom Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Head Master vs Headmaster

Hi 

Would you say both versions are OK?

Head Master
Headmaster

I always thought it was one word until today -- BBC English Dictionary writes in the entry of "sincere".

The Head Master is a man of deep conviction and sincerity.

Please let me know.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

I have never seen it as two words, and cannot find it as such in a reputable online dictionary. The Concise Oxford does not list it as a variant, either. Perhaps it is an oversight by the BBC editor.

— Mister Micawber

  • I have never seen it as two words, and cannot find it as such in a reputable online dictionary.
  • The Concise Oxford does not list it as a variant, either.
  • Perhaps it is an oversight by the BBC editor.
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I have never seen it as two words, and cannot find it as such in a reputable online dictionary. The Concise Oxford does not list it as a variant, either. Perhaps it is an oversight by the BBC editor.
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So perhaps a rather dated and idiosyncratic usage.
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In the UK, we use the gender-neutral word headteacher.
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In N. America, I usually hear 'the Principal'.
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