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Noun
master-piece (plural master-pieces)
- Obsolete form of masterpiece.
1785, James Ridgway, A Dictionary of Literary Conversation:An invidious, malicious song, replete with the sharpest terms, is, according to them, the master-piece of human wit.
1837, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides. , volume III, London: Henry Colburn, , →OCLC, pages 142–143:...She is romantic—clever—needs excitement; and, therefore, flavours her affection with a handsome seasoning of remorse. I shall expect a master-piece from you to-night; till then adieu, and pray feel as much at home with me as I do with you. By the by," added he, turning back from the door, "be sure you fill the paper; women judge of the strength of your attachment by the length of your letters!"
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