workmaster noun2 •A skilled craftsman who owns a workshop.AUGUST Fredrik HOLLMING (1854- 1913), born in Finland, workmaster in St. Petersburg from 1880 until his death, with a workshop at 35 Kazanskaya Street; in 1900 he moved into Fabergé's new building. — 1989 •(no longer used) Master workman; overseer; employer of workmen.When this is over, many fine mats are distributed which are taken to the workmaster. If he is satisfied he accepts the mats, but if he is angry he rejects them. — 1994 formsworkmasters