masterman

See also: Masterman

English

Etymology

From master +‎ -man.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈmɑː.stəˌmən/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈmæs.tɚˌmən/

Noun

masterman (plural mastermen)

1. (historical) A master craftsman, often employing apprentices or journeymen.
   • 1975 Daily Tel. 15 Sept. 17/1: "The main problem is the difficulty in finding a masterman to be apprenticed to; nearly all mastermen are already training apprentices."

See also

• apprentice
• journeyman

Anagrams

• armaments, men-at-arms