barmaster

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English

Etymology

From earlier barghmaster, berghmaster, equivalent to bergh +‎ master. Compare German Bergmeister.

Noun

barmaster (plural barmasters)

  1. (historical) A local judge among miners.
  2. An officer of the barmote.

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