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noun
South African1historical A resident tutor hired by rural families; an itinerant schoolmaster. Also with modifying word, as "school-meester".
2As a form of address, or in referring to a teacher.
3historical A doctor.
Origin
Late 18th century. From Dutch meester (Dutch regional †meister) schoolmaster, teacher, (regional) surgeon.
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