Masterman

//ˈmæs.tɚˌmən// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A master craftsman, often employing apprentices or journeymen. historical

    "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.""

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname originating as an occupation.

Example

More examples

"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.""

Etymology

Etymology 1

From master + -man.

Etymology 2

From masterman.

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