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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of master, often used as a general title of respect. Caribbean, US, alt-of, alternative, dialectal, obsolete

   "I followed old Marse Robert for four year near about / Got wounded in three place and starved at Point Lookout"

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A female given name.
2. 2
   A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms

captainchiefdominateheadmastermaestroovercome

Example

More examples

"I followed old Marse Robert for four year near about / Got wounded in three place and starved at Point Lookout"

Etymology

From master.

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