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mas·ters | \ ˈma-stərz 
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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 nameMas·ters | \ ˈma-stərz \
\Definition of Masters (Entry 2 of 2)
Edgar Lee 1869–1950 American author
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The first known use of masters was in 1971
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