Where does “masteries” come from?
masteries (English) comes from English mastery, from Middle English maistrie — a masterly operation; a feat.
masteries (English): plural of mastery
Definitions
- plural of mastery
Ancestry of “masteries”, step by step
masteries traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English mastery
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mastery | The position or authority of a master; dominion;... |
| 2 | Middle English | maistrie | a masterly operation; a feat |
via English ies
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ies | plural of i, the name of the letter I |