magistery

noun

mag·​is·​tery
plural -es
1
: a principle of nature having transmuting or curative powers : philosophers' stone
he that hath water turned to ashes, hath the Magistery, and the true Philosophers' stoneJames Howell
2
obsolete : mastership, authority
3
obsolete
b
: any of various white precipitates from metallic solutions
a white precipitate of bismuth subnitrate was formerly known as magistery of bismuth

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin magisterium, from Latin, office of a supervisor, office of tutor or guardian, instruction, from magister master

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“Magistery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magistery. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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