stationmaster

[ stey-shuhn-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

stationmaster

/ ˈsteɪʃənˌmɑːstə /

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; station + master

Edwin had to brace himself again, for an assault upon the fastness of the stationmaster.

And in the incredibly small and incredibly dirty fastness of the stationmaster, they indeed found a Bradshaw.

When we arrive there we find there is no sign of him, whereat the attentive stationmaster is greatly distressed.

I was sorry to leave Thursday Island; the telegraph stationmaster there had a daughter.

The stationmaster said "Yes," when I asked if they were both well.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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