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| − | * a gender-independent [[status role]] is mostly used only in reference to males. There is not otherwise a male equivalent. The female equivalent is Mistress or possibly Dominatrix to indicate a professional female Master. | + | * a gender-independent [[status role]] that is mostly used only in reference to males. There is not otherwise a male equivalent. The female equivalent is Mistress or possibly Dominatrix to indicate a professional female Master. |
* an [[honorific]] used strictly for a [[scene]] or fantasy [[role play]] to indicate one that has control over another or others. | * an [[honorific]] used strictly for a [[scene]] or fantasy [[role play]] to indicate one that has control over another or others. | ||
Revision as of 07:26, 3 April 2014
A Master is a term used to describe a revered d-type and is often used a variety of ways.
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- a gender-independent status role that is mostly used only in reference to males. There is not otherwise a male equivalent. The female equivalent is Mistress or possibly Dominatrix to indicate a professional female Master.
- an honorific used strictly for a scene or fantasy role play to indicate one that has control over another or others.
- The owner of a slave; the head of a household in some styles of D/s and M/s, especially those groups of people identifying as a House.
- often used to recognize the most skilled and talented; someone who has mastered a specific skill set in regards to BDSM such as a Rope Master. One whose teachings or doctrines are accepted by followers; an original manifestation from which copies can be made.
- someone who may or may not have earned his or her title from a community recognition or a regional Leather contest.
- The owner or keeper of an animal: The dog ran toward its master. Also called a handler.
- One who has control over or ownership of something: the master of a dungeon.
- Used as a title for a man who serves as the head or presiding officer of certain societies, clubs, orders, or institutions: The Master of the Collaring Ceremony.