Middle English Dictionary Entry
substitūciọ̄̆n n.
Entry Info
| Forms | substitūciọ̄̆n n. |
| Etymology | L substitūtio, -iōnis & OF substitution, -cion. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
The appointment of a subordinate or successor.
Associated quotations
- (a1393) Gower CA (Frf 3)7.2769 : Maximin..whanne he made a governour Be weie of substitucion Of Province or of region, He wolde ferst enquere his name, And let it openly proclame What man he were.
- (1451) Capgr.St.Gilb.(Add 36704)79/18 : Be-side þe myracle do in substitucion of his successour, þer fell many oþir grete.