master workman

noun

1. a worker in charge.
2. a person who is master of a craft.

Word History and Origins

Origin of master workman¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75

Example Sentences

Those records say the church was shipped in prefabricated pieces from the United States, and that a “master workman” was sent from there to supervise its assembly.

From New York Times

There was a shade akin to sadness on the face of the master workman.

From Project Gutenberg

But Peter was before him, in the little skiff with Jim; the moment he understood the case, he threw down his crutches, sprang into the boat, and like a master workman, made her fly through the water.

From Project Gutenberg

That he was, however, sick, every prisoner and keeper knew; and that the fatal act was the consequence of the neglect of his keepers, and the cruelty of the master workman, is no problem with me, nor will it be with others, when every secret thing shall be made manifest.

From Project Gutenberg

If the ancients heard these noises in former eruptions, it is easily conceivable how they imagined a forge to exist in the centre of the volcano, with Cyclops for the master workman.

From Project Gutenberg