= masterhood, n.

The position or office of master; the term of office of a master (in any of various official capacities).

The condition of being a master; skill or conduct befitting or typical of a master.

Of various English words. In form M. Mastership. Obsolete.

The position, office, or status of superior, esp. of a religious community; see superior, n. 3a.

The position, office, or status of (a) superior; spec. the position or office of head of a religious community (see superior, n. 3a). Also: the…