In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MASTERSHIP
mastership
(noun) the position of master
mastership
(noun) the skill of a master
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
mastership (countable and uncountable, plural masterships)
The state or office of a master.
Mastery: dominion, superiority, control.
Mastery: superior skill.
(obsolete) Chief work; masterpiece.
A title of respect, sometimes ironic.
Anagrams
• shipmaster
Source: Wiktionary
Mas"ter*ship, n.
1. The state or office of a master.
2. Mastery; dominion; superior skill; superiority. Where noble youths for mastership should strive. Driden.
3. Chief work; masterpiece. [Obs.] Dryden.
4. An ironical title of respect. How now, seignior Launce ! what news with your mastership Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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