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Webster 1913 Edition


Mastership

Mas′ter-ship

,
Noun.
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
?
Shakespeare

Webster 1828 Edition


Mastership

M`ASTERSHIP

,
Noun.
Dominion; rule; supreme power.
1.
Superiority; preeminence.
Where noble youths for mastership should strive.
2.
Chief work; master-piece. [Not used.]
3.
Superior skill.
4.
Title of respect; in irony.
How now, signor Launce,what new with your mastership.
5.
The office of president of a college, or other institution.

Definition 2024


mastership

mastership

English

Noun

mastership (plural masterships)

  1. The state of office of a master.
  2. Mastery; dominion; superior skill; superiority.
  3. (obsolete) Chief work; masterpiece.
  4. An ironical title of respect. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

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References

  • mastership in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

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