passed master

A form of past master — One who has an extremely high level of ability or knowledge within an area of achievement or expertise.

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Meanings

nounpassed master (plural passed masters)

plural passed masters

  1. archaicArchaic form of past master.

    From these facts it will be seen that the cross-sections on a “Passed Master's” apron prove that the person who wears it is of the sixth degree, and next in rank to a Grand Master Mason of the “Blue” or “Square” Tectonic Art.

    1908, The Freemason and Masonic Illustrated
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“passed master.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/passed%20master. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “passed master,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/passed%20master.

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