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past master Definition

past master

noun

  1. a person who formerly held the position of master, as in a lodge or club

  2. Etymology: for passed master

    a person who has had long experience in some occupation, art, etc.; expert

past master Usage Examples

Preposition: in

  • art: Some bookers may be more amenable to you dropping in on the offchance - Jimmy Carr was a past master in that particular art!

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