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† ˈpress-ˌmaster Obs.
[f. press n.2 + master n.1]
One who was authorized to impress recruits; the officer in command of a press-gang.
1673A. Walker Leez Lachrymans 12 He that's taken by this great Press-master, must serve in person. 1690Lond. Gaz. No. 2541/4 These are to desire all Officers, Press-Masters and others whom it may concern, to Press the foresaid Samuel Courtner wherever they shall find him. 1697View Penal Laws 52 Two men for every hundred Tun [collier] Vessel..Press free; and if any Press-master presume to press such then he shall forfeit 10l. 1705Lond. Gaz. No. 4087/4 In case he should have been forced from his Duty by..Press Masters by Land or Sea. |