masterman en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmæs.tɚˌmən/ (US)
- /ˈmɑː.stəˌmən/ (UK)
Etymology
From master + -man.
Meanings
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(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."
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mastermen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |