Definition of MANSHIP

manship

Noun

  • The characteristic of being a man; maleness; masculinity; manliness; manhood.
  • Position of honor or respect; dignity, worthiness
  • Honor shown to a person; homage, respect; courtesy
  • Manly spirit or conduct; courage, valor, gallantry; chivalry
  • Human condition.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English manship (“position of honor; respect; courtesy; manly spirit or conduct; humanity; human condition”), from Old English mansċipe (“humanity, courtesy”), equivalent to man + -ship. Cognate with Dutch manschap (“homage, manred, crew”), German Mannschaft (“team, crew, squad, force”), Swedish manskap (“rank, crew”).

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