The person to whom an apprentice is articled.

One who has attained great skill in the use or application of anything; as, a master of oratorical art.

To be skillful; to excel.

(1) Traditionally, a tradesman who is proprietor of his own business. Especially if that business employs others. (2) A trainer of apprentices.

an artist of consummate skill; "a master of the violin"; "one of the old masters"

an authority qualified to teach apprentices

be or become completely proficient or skilled in; "She mastered Japanese in less than two years"

a person who has a larger skill than most in the licensed trades, this is usually granted following instruction, testing and a period of practical experience

1. One who has distinguished themselves through the skillful practice of LIFECRAFT. 2. Qualified to teach apprentices and journeymen/women.

an artist or performer of great skill who is qualified to teach an apprentice about a specific skill or set of skills, and the cultural context with in which this skill functions. The master and apprentice form a partnership to share knowledge.

a fully qualified craftsman working to his own right. A master employed journeymen (servants) and was able to take on apprentices. A master gardener might be an employee of a landowner.