schoolmaster
|school-mas-ter|
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/ˈskuːlˌmæstər/
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/ˈskuːlˌmɑːstə/
male teacher
Etymology
Etymology Information
'schoolmaster' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'scolmaister', where 'scol' meant 'school' and 'maister' meant 'master'.
Historical Evolution
'scolmaister' transformed into the modern English word 'schoolmaster'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a master of a school', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a male teacher, especially the head of a school.
The schoolmaster was known for his strict discipline.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42