maestre
Maestre is a term used in Spanish-speaking contexts to denote a master, teacher, or skilled craftsman. It is an archaic or regional variant of maestro. Historically, maestre referred to someone who directed a workshop, led a guild, commanded a ship’s crew, or acted as a respected authority in educational or religious settings.
The term derives from Latin magister, via Old Spanish forms such as maestre and maestro. The spelling
In contemporary Spanish, maestre is rarely used outside historical or literary contexts. It survives primarily as
As a surname, Maestre is found in Spanish-speaking countries and among diaspora communities. It may occur as
Related terms include maestro, magister, and maestría. The word continues to appear in cultural or literary