massa

[ mas-uh ]

/ ˈmæs ə /

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noun Southern U.S.

(used in representation of Southern Black speech, especially in the era of slavery) master.

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Also mars, marse

[mahrs] /mɑrs/ .

Origin of massa

First recorded in 1570–80 as mas;marse was first recorded in 1765–75; shortening and alteration of master

Words nearby massa

Masqat, masque, masquer, masquerade, mass, massa, Massachuset, Massachusett, Massachusetts, Massachusetts ballot, Massachusetts Bay

Other definitions for massa (2 of 2)

Massa

[ mahs-sah ]

/ ˈmɑs sɑ /

noun

a city in W Italy, near the Ligurian Sea: important marble industry.

How to use massa in a sentence

Instead, Massa’s team aims to grow yummy things with lots of vitamins.
No sun? No prob! A new process might soon grow plants in the dark|Katie Grace Carpenter|September 7, 2022|Science News For Students
Borghi and Massa were part of a team that reported success with what they’re now calling a “game-changing strategy.”
Simpler, easier COVID-19 test developed with kids in mind|Kathiann Kowalski|May 6, 2021|Science News For Students
Massa says that when it comes to spread of the disease, it’s been “very difficult to design a study to try tracking what’s the role of students — especially young students.”
Simpler, easier COVID-19 test developed with kids in mind|Kathiann Kowalski|May 6, 2021|Science News For Students
Cras rhoncus, massa ac mollis convallis, dui mauris porta nulla, in fringilla tortor orci sit amet est.
Test Article|CNN|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Phasellus tristique, eros sit amet maximus tincidunt, enim massa congue nibh, non rutrum lorem ante non lectus.
Test Article|CNN|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Eric Massa tickles his male staffers and he too is never heard from him again.
How to Survive a Sex Scandal: Mark Sanford Edition|David Freedlander|April 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Stephen did know who his father was, though Cooper owned him, and Stephen had to call him “Massa.”
The Original Slave Colony: Barbados and Andrea Stuart’s ‘Sugar in the Blood’|Eric Herschthal|January 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Rep. Eric Massa's 2010 resignation, also in New York, cost taxpayers about $700,000.
Weiner's Fabulous Retirement Perks|Daniel Stone|June 16, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Es, massa; many tanks to gentleman—very fine name, do very well, sar.
Newton Forster|Captain Frederick Marryat
"Me t'ink Massa Figgins getting lilly soft in him nut; him losing him hair turn him mad," he said to himself.
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks|Bracebridge Hemyng
Well, Massa Edward, you go; never mind us, we make plenty of work; do everything all the same as you.
The Children of the New Forest|Captain Marryat
"Awful lot o' soldiers—Turks—outside, big guns and swords, massa," said Tinker.
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks|Bracebridge Hemyng
“Massa Tommy is a very naughty boy,” cried Juno, rubbing her leg.
Masterman Ready|Captain Frederick Marryat

British Dictionary definitions for massa

Massa

/ (Italian ˈmassa) /

noun

a town in W Italy, in NW Tuscany. Pop: 66 769 (2001)

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