Grandmaster
noun
1.
the head of a military order of knighthood, a lodge, fraternal order, or the like.
2.
Also, grand master, grandmaster. Chess. .
3.
Also, grandmaster. (lowercase) a person at the highest level of ability or achievement in any field.
/ˈɡrændˌmɑːstə/
noun
1.
(chess)
2.
(chess) Also called International Grandmaster. a player who has been awarded the highest title by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs
3.
a leading exponent of any of various arts
noun
1.
the title borne by the head of any of various societies, orders, and other organizations, such as the Templars or Freemasons, or the various martial arts
n.
as a chess title, 1927, from grand (adj.) + master (n.). Earlier as a title in Freemasonry (1724) and in military orders of knighthood (1550s).
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