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Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

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2,455 words match “HIP”

SURVIVORSHIP n. 2 definitions
estate, to take the whole estate upon the death of other. Blackstone. Chance of survivorship, the chance that a person of a given age has of surviving another of a giving age; thus, by the Carlisle tables of mortality the chances of survivorship for two persons, aged 25 and 65, are 89 and 11 respectively, or about 8 t…
SUTLERSHIP n.
The condition or occupation of a sutler.
SWAINSHIP n.
The condition of a swain.
SWORDSMANSHIP n.
The state of being a swordsman; skill in the use of the sword. Cowper.
TANK SHIP; TANK VESSEL n.
A vessel fitted with tanks for the carrying of oil or other liquid in bulk.
TELLERSHIP n.
The office or employment of a teller.
THANESHIP n.
The state or dignity of a thane; thanehood; also, the seignioralty of a thane.
TOWNSHIP n. 3 definitions
The district or territory of a town.
TRANSHIP v.
Same as Transship.
TRANSHIPMENT n.
Same as Transshipment.
TRANSLATORSHIP n.
The office or dignity of a translator.
TRANSSHIP v.
To transfer from one ship or conveyance to another. [Written also tranship.]
TRANSSHIPMENT n.
The act of transshipping, or transferring, as goods, from one ship or conveyance to another. [Written also transhipment.]
TREASURERSHIP n.
The office of treasurer.
TRIBUNESHIP n.
The office or power of a tribune.
TROOPSHIP n.
A vessel built or fitted for the conveyance of troops; a transport. [Eng.]
TRUANTSHIP n.
The conduct of a truant; neglect of employment; idleness; truancy. Ascham.
TRUSTEESHIP n.
The office or duty of a trustee.
TUTORSHIP n.
The office, duty, or care of a tutor; guardianship; tutelage. Hooker.
UMPIRESHIP n.
Umpirage; arbitrament. Jewel.
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