Schoolmastery

adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of schoolmastership. uncountable
Adjective
  1. 1
    Synonym of schoolmasterish. informal

    "He retailed the common view to Isabel that “Ramsay” was “a tired man, & overdid the envangelical appeal & schoolmastery scolding, but in spots it was eloquent & impressive.”"

Example

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"He retailed the common view to Isabel that “Ramsay” was “a tired man, & overdid the envangelical appeal & schoolmastery scolding, but in spots it was eloquent & impressive.”"

Etymology

From schoolmaster + -y.

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