masterful vs well-laid

masterful

adj
  • In the manner of a master; very skillful. 

  • Having or showing the qualities of a master vis-a-vis a dependent or subordinate; authoritative; domineering. 

  • Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly. 

well-laid

adj
  • Formulated carefully or meticulously. 

  • Firmly and properly laid. 

How often have the words masterful and well-laid occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )