masterdom

noun

mas·​ter·​dom

ˈmastə(r)dəm,

-aas-,

-ȧes-,

-ȧs-

plural -s

: the state or position of being master : mastery, supremacy

Word History

Etymology

Middle English maisterdom, from Old English mægsterdōm function of a teacher, from mægester, magister master, teacher, ruler + -dōm -dom

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