past master

/pæst ˌmæstər/
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Other forms: past masters

Definitions of past master
  1. noun
    someone who was formerly a master
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    type of:
    master, professional
    an authority qualified to teach apprentices
  2. noun
    someone who has long and thorough experience in a given activity
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    type of:
    expert, pundit
    a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
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