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CAPTAINSHIP

\kˈaptɪnʃˌɪp], \kˈaptɪnʃˌɪp], \k_ˈa_p_t_ɪ_n_ʃ_ˌɪ_p]\

Definitions of CAPTAINSHIP

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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The post of captain or chief commander; military skill.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

n. Condition, rank, or authority of a captain;â€”skill in military affairs.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

The rank or post of a captain; the condition or post of a chief commander.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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