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Meanings of master of the works in English
Spanish
maestro de obras Historical position; official overseeing building operations for a city, state, or project.
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Usage of master of the works in English
1
They were engaged during some ten years upon this great fortress, the master of the works being Giovanni Francesco da Massa.
2
The master of the works himself, Humble Measure, met him as he brought the wagon to a halt before one of the cavernous shops.
3
Much remained puzzling: in chief the strange amiability of the master of the Works toward the man he had once threatened to break for libel.