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