† ˈscaffmasterObs. In 6 skafe-. [ad.Du.schaf-, scaffmeester, f.schaffen to provide + meester master n.1] A steward. 1555in Hakluyt's Voy. (1589) 298 All the said Agents, pilots, maisters, merchantes clerkes, boatswains, stewards, skafemasters, and all other officers..of this present voyage.