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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