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| mas·ter·piece [ mástər pss ] (plural mas·ter·piec·es) |
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1. great artistic work: an exceptionally good piece of creative work, e.g. a book, movie, or performance
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sometimes considered offensive
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2. artist's best work: the best piece of work by a particular artist or craftsperson
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sometimes considered offensive
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3. work earning recognition by guild: the piece of work presented to a medieval guild to show that its maker was worthy of the rank of master craftsman
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| [Early 17th century. After Dutch meesterstuk or German Meisterstück] |
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