Mas"ter*ship, n. 1.
The state or office of a master.
2. Mastery; dominion; superior skill;
superiority.
Where noble youths for mastership should
strive.
Driden.
3. Chief work; masterpiece. [Obs.]
Dryden.
4. An ironical title of respect.
How now, seignior Launce ! what news with your
mastership ?
Shak.