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Webster 1913 Edition
Captainship
Cap′tain-ship
,Noun.
1.
The condition, rank, post, or authority of a captain or chief commander.
“To take the captainship.” Shak.
2.
Military skill;
as, to show good
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Webster 1828 Edition
Captainship
CAPTAINSHIP
,Noun.
1.
The condition or post of a captain or chief commander.2.
The rank, quality or post of a captain. In lieu of this captaincy is now used.3.
The command of a clan, or government of a certain district.4.
Skill in military affairs.