A skilled workman or craftsman; a workman who is in business on his own account, as distinguished from a journeyman (now merged with sense A. 2)…

A skilled or expert craftsman. In later use only in Glass-making: the chief craftsman in a ‘chair’ or team (now historical).

a skilled or experienced workman; a workman who employs others; also figurative.

(a) = master workman n.; (b) an officer of the British Royal Mint, responsible for overseeing the manufacture of coinage (now historical).

A person who is expert and experienced in a craft or other skilled occupation; a person who demonstrates great skill or artistry in designing…

A person who is expert and experienced in a craft or other skilled occupation; a master craftsman. Frequently in extended and figurative contexts…

A person who is master of an art or craft; a master craftsman, esp. one who oversees and teaches apprentices. Also in extended use.

an expert workman or craftsman, esp. one providing guidance or training to an apprentice.

(a) the hand of a master, the agency of a person of great skill or commanding power; (b) a highly skilled worker.

A master-workman, a foreman; (also) a skilled workman, such as a cook, a tailor, etc.

A craftsman who is highly skilled and thoroughly experienced; (also) a craftsman who employs other workers. Also figurative.