Both Uses of
principal
in
Treasure Island
- In the meantime, the squire and the captain stayed on deck, and the latter hailed the coxswain, who was the principal man aboard.†
Chpt 16 *
- A tall tree was thus the principal mark.†
Chpt 31
Definition:
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(principal) most important; or person who is most importantThe exact meaning of principal can depend upon its context. For example:
- "the principal idea" or "the principal performer" -- the most important
- "the principal of the school" -- the person in charge
- "a principal of a company" -- an owner or person with controlling authority
- "the principal in a transaction" (as contrasted to the agent) -- the person on whose behalf an agent acts