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Webster 1913 Edition


Captainship

Cap′tain-ship

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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
captainship
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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.

Definition 2024


captainship

captainship

English

Noun

captainship (plural captainships)

  1. Captaincy