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masters
adjective
mas·ters
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Definition of masters
(Entry 1 of 2)
: competing in, relating to, or being a competition for athletes over a specified age (such as 40)
a masters runner
Masters
biographical name
Mas·ters
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Definition of Masters (Entry 2 of 2)
Edgar Lee 1869–1950 American author
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