Schoolmastery
adj, noun, slang
adj, noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Synonym of schoolmastership. uncountable
Adjective
- 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
More examples"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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