<OL TYPE="1"><LI>he to whom a person or thing belongs, about which he has power of deciding; master, lord<OL TYPE="a"><LI>the possessor and disposer of a thing<OL TYPE="1"><LI>the owner; one who has control of the person, the master<LI>in the state: the sovereign, prince, chief, the Roman emperor</OL><LI>is a title of honour expressive of respect and reverence, with which servants greet their master<LI>this title is given to: God, the Messiah</OL></OL>