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master builder

American  

noun

  1. a building contractor.

  2. a person skilled in the art of building; architect.

master builder British  

noun

  1. a person skilled in the design and construction of buildings, esp before the foundation of the profession of architecture

  2. a self-employed builder who employs labour

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Etymology

Origin of master builder

First recorded in 1550–60

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