"torture-meister" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: torture-meisters [plural]
Etymology: From torture + -meister. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|torture|meister}} torture + -meister Head templates: {{en-noun}} torture-meister (plural torture-meisters)
  1. One who is skilled in the art of torture. Categories (topical): People, Torture Synonyms: torturemeister

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Alternative forms

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