meister

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person of great skill or authority in a particular field

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪ̯stə(r)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-meister.wav

Word forms

meister meisters

Etymology

From German Meister (“master, highly skilled tradesman; champion”), from Old High German meistar, from Latin magister, whence also English master, mister, magister, and maestro, making all these words doublets of each other.

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