[ˈmɑːstə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves
(e.g: he acceded to his master's wishes)

- a man in charge of an organization or group

- a skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity
(e.g: I'm a master of disguise)

- a person who holds a second or further degree
(e.g: a master's degree)

- used as a title prefixed to the name of a boy not old enough to be called ‘Mr’
(e.g: Master James Wishart)

- an original recording, film, or document from which copies can be made
(e.g: the master tape)


Phrases:
- be one's own master
- make oneself master of

Origin:
Old English mæg(i)ster (later reinforced by Old French maistre), from Latin magister; probably related to magis ‘more’

[ˈmɑːstə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having or showing very great skill or proficiency
(e.g: you don't have to be a master chef in order to cook meat properly)

- main; principal
(e.g: the apartment's master bathroom has a free-standing oval bathtub)


Phrases:
- be one's own master
- make oneself master of

Origin:
Old English mæg(i)ster (later reinforced by Old French maistre), from Latin magister; probably related to magis ‘more’

[ˈmɑːstə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- acquire complete knowledge or skill in (a subject, technique, or art)
(e.g: I never mastered Latin)

- gain control of; overcome
(e.g: I managed to master my fears)

- make a master copy of (a film or recording)
(e.g: all records are now being mastered and manufactured for us in the Netherlands)


Phrases:
- be one's own master
- make oneself master of

Origin:
Old English mæg(i)ster (later reinforced by Old French maistre), from Latin magister; probably related to magis ‘more’

[ˈmɑːstə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a ship or boat with a specified number of masts
(e.g: a three-master)


Phrases:

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