master
mas-ter · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A person who has control or authority over others, especially servants or workers.
- 2.
An expert or highly skilled person in a particular field or activity.
- 3.
A person who teaches, especially a schoolteacher (dated or in certain contexts).
- 4.
A male owner of a pet animal.
- 5.
An original recording or document from which copies are made.
- 6.
To acquire complete knowledge or skill in something.
- 7.
To gain control of or overcome something.
- 8.
Main or principal; controlling others of the same kind.
Forms
plural: masters
Related words
Etymology
From Old English "mægester," from Latin "magister" meaning "chief, director, teacher," related to "magnus" (great). The word entered Old English through both direct Latin influence and Old French "maistre."