n. 1. The state or office of a master. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Mastery; dominion; superior skill; superiority. [ 1913 Webster ]
Where noble youths for mastership should strive. Driden. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Chief work; masterpiece. [ Obs. ] Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. An ironical title of respect. [ 1913 Webster ]
How now, seignior Launce! what news with your mastership? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]