Mas″ter‐ship, n. 1. The state or office of a master.
2. Mastery; dominion; superior skill; superiority.
Where noble youths for mastership should strive. Driden.
3. Chief work; masterpiece. Dryden.
4. An ironical title of respect.
How now, seignior Launce! what news with your mastership? Shak.