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  • noun Plural form of pressmaster.

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Examples

  • Hugett and the others pursued them, and required a sight of their warrant; but they showing a piece of paper that was not a sufficient warrant, thereupon Hugett with the others drew their swords, and the pressmasters theirs, and so there was a combat, and those who endeavored to rescue the pressed man killed one of the pretended pressmasters.

    The World's Best Orations, Vol. 1 (of 10) Various

  • Anne's reign, "there came to Bow ffaire severall pretended pressmasters, endeavouring to impress."

    The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore

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