massa

¹ American  

[mas-uh] / ˈmæs ə /

Also mars,

noun

Southern U.S.

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

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Massa ² American  

[mahs-sah] / ˈmɑs sɑ /

noun

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

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Massa British  

/ ˈmassa /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of massa

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

Example Sentences

“Massa, this one and the swimming… hmm,” I heard him say.

From Literature

“Massa, abeg, give him a break,” said Yao.

From Literature

“Not only Seth! Before you came, another boy died. A snake bit him right here on the island! That’s why Massa got you.”

From Literature

In the final race in Brazil, Ferrari's Felipe Massa was leading the race going into the final pit stops, with his team-mate Kimi Raikkonen in second.

From BBC

Verstappen was flirting with the most stunning comeback since Lewis Hamilton reeled in Felipe Massa in 2008, and the McLarens clearly understood that it could have been prevented.

From The Wall Street Journal