old master
noun
Definition of old master
: a work of art by an established master and especially by any of the distinguished painters of the 16th, 17th, or early 18th century; also : such an artist
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Examples of old master in a Sentence
He is now recognized as one of the Old Masters of the Dutch school.
their collection of old masters
Circa 1684
First Known Use of old master
circa 1684
OLD MASTER Defined for English Language Learners
old master
noun
Definition of old master for English Language Learners
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: a famous and highly skilled artist; especially : a famous painter of the 16th, 17th, or early 18th century
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: a work of art created by an Old Master
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