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noun
A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A piece of quality, indicative of having been made by a master; a masterpiece.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An act of primary importance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
A main drain or irrigation channel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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History
From master + work.
Across languages
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
