Mastership

Mastership
Mastership Mas"ter*ship, n. 1. The state or office of a master. [1913 Webster]

2. Mastery; dominion; superior skill; superiority. [1913 Webster]

Where noble youths for mastership should strive. --Driden. [1913 Webster]

3. Chief work; masterpiece. [Obs.] --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

4. An ironical title of respect. [1913 Webster]

How now, seignior Launce! what news with your mastership? --Shak. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • mastership — noun a) The state of office of a master. b) Mastery; dominion; superior skill; superiority …   Wiktionary

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  • mastership — mas·ter·ship …   English syllables

  • mastership — /ˈmastəʃɪp/ (say mahstuhship) noun 1. the office, function, or authority of a master. 2. control. 3. mastery, as of a subject. 4. masterly skill or knowledge …  

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