informal
■ noun
1》 a ~marine.
2》 Brit. a ~scription.
3》 a ~stitute, especially in a sporting team.
4》 Brit. a ~editor.
5》 Brit. an advance or loan against expected income.
■ verb ( ~s , ~bing , ~bed )
1》 ~stitute.
2》 Brit. lend or advance a sum to.
3》 Brit. ~edit.