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masterling

masterling noun: a young, little, or petty master; a lordling.

Noun

masterling (plural masterlings)

  1. A young, little, or petty master; a lordling.
    • By no means; for as the Father is God, and the Son God, so each is the Beginning. Neither are there two, but one Beginning. Now, let your little masterling go his way, and, with a bold front, flout at us.1855, Jean Calvin, Jules Bonnet, David Constable (Esq. advocate), Letters of John Calvin - Volume 1 - Page 389
    Synonyms:
    lordling

Synonyms of masterling

Forms of masterling

pluralmasterlings

Origin of masterling

From master + -ling.

Questions about masterling

What does masterling mean?
Masterling means a young, little, or petty master; a lordling.
What part of speech is masterling?
Masterling is a noun.
What is the plural of masterling?
The plural of masterling is masterlings.

Words near masterling in the dictionary

  1. masterless
  2. masterlessness
  3. masterlie
  4. masterlike
  5. masterliness
  6. masterling
  7. masterlings
  8. masterly
  9. masterly inactivity
  10. masterman
  11. Mastermans

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