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masterpiece

mas·ter·piece [ mástər pss ] (plural mas·ter·piec·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. great artistic work: an exceptionally good piece of creative work, e.g. a book, movie, or performance ( sometimes considered offensive )

2. artist's best work: the best piece of work by a particular artist or craftsperson ( sometimes considered offensive )

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

[Early 17th century. After Dutch meesterstuk or German Meisterstück]
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