masterman
nounUK /ˈmɑː.stəˌmən/ · US /ˈmæs.tɚˌmən/
Etymology From master + -man.
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."
- Related terms
- apprentice, journeyman