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Main meanings of portership in English

: portership1portership2

portership1

Pronunciation /ˈpɔːtəʃɪp/

noun

historical

  • The office, function, or position of a porter. Also occasionally (humorous) with possessive adjective as a title of mock respect.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Rolls of Parliament. From porter + -ship.

Main meanings of portership in English

: portership1portership2

portership2

noun

rare

  • The office, function, or position of a porter.

Origin

Early 16th century. From porter + -ship.