1. master - Noun
2. master - Adjective
3. master - Verb
4. master - Adjective Satellite
5. Master - Proper noun
A vessel having (so many) masts; -- used only in compounds; as, a two-master.
A male person having another living being so far subject to his will, that he can, in the main, control his or its actions; -- formerly used with much more extensive application than now. (a) The employer of a servant. (b) The owner of a slave. (c) The person to whom an apprentice is articled. (d) A sovereign, prince, or feudal noble; a chief, or one exercising similar authority. (e) The head of a household. (f) The male head of a school or college. (g) A male teacher. (h) The director of a number of persons performing a ceremony or sharing a feast. (i) The owner of a docile brute, -- especially a dog or horse. (j) The controller of a familiar spirit or other supernatural being.
One who uses, or controls at will, anything inanimate; as, to be master of one's time.
One who has attained great skill in the use or application of anything; as, a master of oratorical art.
A title given by courtesy, now commonly pronounced mister, except when given to boys; -- sometimes written Mister, but usually abbreviated to Mr.
A young gentleman; a lad, or small boy.
The commander of a merchant vessel; -- usually called captain. Also, a commissioned officer in the navy ranking next above ensign and below lieutenant; formerly, an officer on a man-of-war who had immediate charge, under the commander, of sailing the vessel.
A person holding an office of authority among the Freemasons, esp. the presiding officer; also, a person holding a similar office in other civic societies.
To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
To gain the command of, so as to understand or apply; to become an adept in; as, to master a science.
To own; to posses.
To be skillful; to excel.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe mark of your ignorance is the depth of your belief in injustice and tragedy. What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls the butterfly. Richard Bach
When a wise person gets angry, he sits down and remains silent to calm his heart, so that anger does not take over him-allowing him to remain the master of himself. Nectarios of Aegina
The Master said, "He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it." Confucius
Hunger is a bigger master than the king. Bulgarian Proverb
Money is a good servant but a had master. French Proverb
When money is not a servant it is a master. Hindi Proverb