Master of the Rolls

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Meaning · English

A baker.

Register: humorous, slang

Examples

What do I care for lawyers! Aʼnt I a baker and Master of the Rolls myself: […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Master of the Rolls” mean?

A baker.

Is “Master of the Rolls” formal or informal?

Master of the Rolls is generally humorous, slang.