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Entry 4 senses Webster, 1913

Mastership

· Mas·ter·ship · IPA
01 n. The state or office of a master.
  1. 1.
    The state or office of a master.
  2. 2.
    Mastery; dominion; superior skill; superiority.
    “Where noble youths for mastership should strive.” — Driden.
  3. 3.
    Chief work; masterpiece.[Obs.]
  4. 4.
    An ironical title of respect.
    “How now, seignior Launce! what news with your mastership?” Shak.