Etymology

undermaster

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Today it means: An assistant master; a subordinate to the main master. Full definition →

Middle English undermaister
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromundermaister
  2. English todayundermaster

From Middle English undermaister, equivalent to under- + master.

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