in stead

in somebody's/something's stead

(slightly formal)

in the place of someone or something else We gave Mr. Neil a power of attorney to deal with the landlord in our stead while we were out of the country.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Alaois	AL-eesh	Irish
Wigmar	-	Ancient Germanic
Jeff	[dʒef]
Dulcie	['dʌlsi]
Tufayl	-	Arabic
Hyrum	HIE-rəm	English (Rare)