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mastership

The English word “mastership” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

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

Etymology

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

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