ship | Search Online Etymology Dictionary

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"fellowship, association, company," 1540s, from companion + -ship.

c. 1300, "a ship," from ship (n.). Meaning "act of sending (freight) by a ship, etc." is from late 15c. As "ships generally or collectively" from 1590s.

internship (n.)

1899, from intern (n.) + -ship.

sponsorship (n.)

1753, from sponsor (n.) + -ship.

shipboard (n.)

also ship-board, "side of a ship," c. 1200, from ship (n.) + board (n.2).

warship (n.)

1530s, from war (n.) + ship (n.).

ladyship (n.)

"rank or dignity of a lady," early 13c.; see lady + -ship.

conservatorship (n.)

"condition or office of a conservator," 1640s, from conservator + -ship.

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