masterman

See also: Masterman

English

Etymology

master +‎ -man

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈmɑː.stəˌmən/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈmæs.tɚˌmən/

Noun

masterman (plural mastermen)

(historical) A master craftsman, often employing apprentices or journeymen.
- 1975 Daily Tel. 15 Sept. 17/1: "The main problem is the difficulty in finding a masterman to be apprenticed to; nearly all mastermen are already training apprentices."

See also

Anagrams

armaments, men-at-arms

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