Etymology

abbotship

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Today it means: The state, term, or office of an abbot; abbacy. Full definition →

First used First attested around 1350 to 1470.Middle English abboship
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromabboship
  2. English todayabbotship

From Middle English abboship, abbotshup; equivalent to abbot + -ship.

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested around 1350 to 1470. The state, term, or office of an abbot; abbacy.

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