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mas·ter·piece

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NOUN:

An outstanding work of art or craft.
The greatest work, as of an artist. Also called masterwork.
Something superlative of its kind: a masterpiece of political ingenuity.

ETYMOLOGY:
Probably translation of Dutch meesterstuk, or German Meisterstück Dutch meesterand German Meister, master + Dutch stukand German Stück, piece of work

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