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| ''This article is about the word 'Master' as used in ]. For other uses of the word, see ]. | |||
| ==Gender== | |||
| The term '''Master''' can be used gender-independent but is mostly used only in reference to males. There is not otherwise a male equivalent. The female equivalent is 'Mistress' or possibly ']'. | |||
| ==Casual Usage== | |||
| Some people in a relationship enjoy the psychological impact of calling their partner ''Master'' or having their partner call them ''Master''. Such usage is not by itself an indication that they are a master any more than calling a partner 'honey' indicates that they are made of honey. | |||
| This usage of the word ''Master'' as an honorific is a common source of confusion when trying to use or understand terminology, given that the more accepted usage requires no certification or formal training. Most especially, a ] might be called ''Master'' by his ]. | |||
| ==Owner== | |||
| Typically, '''Master''' is used to describe the dominant partner, or 'owner', in a relationship. A Master might have little specific expertise although to successfully own a ], he must have some abilities and skills. | |||
| The Master has usually been given the right to exercise authority over the slave in some sense, within a relationship that may extend to a full time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. | |||
| A '''Master''' might be a ] but is unlikely to be a ]. | |||
| ==See Also== | |||
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| {{Wipipedia|Master_(BDSM)}} | |||
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