e/Master (naval)

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has gloss	eng: The master, or sailing master, was a historic term for a naval officer trained in and responsible for the navigation of a sailing vessel. The rank can be equated to a professional seaman and specialist in navigation, rather than as a military commander.
lexicalization	eng: master
instance of	(noun) position in a social hierarchy; "the British are more aware of social status than Americans are" rank, social status, social rank, social station