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spell-master

spell-master is the alternative form of spellmaster.

Meaning of spellmaster

Noun

spellmaster (plural spellmasters)

  1. An expert or consummate spellcaster.
    • The spellmasters control powerful forces which we can use in the assault on the monster when it reaches Homeground.1967 December, David Redd, “Sundown”, in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, page 10, column 2
  2. An official in charge of running a spelling bee.
    • Among the diversions will be an old-time spelling bee, captained by Frank H. Goodfellow, for the first twenty-five years, and by John B. Elliott for the last twenty-five years. Hon. James H. Craig of Harrisburg will be the spellmaster.1929 May 14, “Golden Jubilee Banquet May 27: Students of the Hollidaysburg High School During Last Half Century Will Dine, Dance, Renew Fellowships”, in Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., page 19, column 3

Forms of spell-master

pluralspell-masters

Questions about spell-master

What is spell-master the alternative form of?
Spell-master is the alternative form of spellmaster.

Words near spell-master in the dictionary

  1. spell-checked
  2. spell-checker
  3. spell-checkers
  4. spell-checking
  5. spell-checks
  6. spell-master
  7. spell-masters
  8. spell-off
  9. spell-offs
  10. spell-work
  11. spellability

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