English Explanatory Dictionary

mastership

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state or office of a master.
  2. Mastery: dominion, superiority, control.
  3. Mastery: superior skill.
  4. Chief work; masterpiece.
  5. A title of respect, sometimes ironic.

Word forms

mastership masterships

Etymology

From Middle English masterchippe, maisterschipe, equivalent to master + -ship. Compare Dutch meesterschap, German Meisterschaft.

Related words

headmastership postmastership
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