M`ASTERY, n. Dominion power of governing or commanding.
If divided by mountains, they will fight for the mastery of the passages of the tops--
1. Superiority in competition preeminence.
Every man that striveth for the mystery, is temperate in all things. 1 Corinthians 9
2. Victory in war.
It is not the voice of them that shout for mastery. Exodus 32
3. Eminent skill superior dexterity.
He could attain to a mastery in all languages.
4. Attainment of eminent skill or power.
The learning and mastery of a tongue being unpleasant in itself, should not be cumbered with other difficulties.
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