magistery

noun

mag·​is·​tery

plural -es

1

: a principle of nature having transmuting or curative powers : philosophers' stone

he that hath water turned to ashes, hath the Magistery, and the true Philosophers' stone

—James Howell

2

obsolete : mastership, authority

3

obsolete

a

: precipitate sense 1

b

: any of various white precipitates from metallic solutions

a white precipitate of bismuth subnitrate was formerly known as magistery of bismuth

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin magisterium, from Latin, office of a supervisor, office of tutor or guardian, instruction, from magister master

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!