English Explanatory Dictionary

masterstick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An essay written by a tradesman in order to qualify for his trade.

Word forms

masterstick mastersticks

Etymology

From Dutch meesterstuk. Cognate with Scots maisterstick. Compare also dialectal Dutch stik (“piece”), English steck (“piece”). See also masterpiece.

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