guardship en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
From guard + ship.
Meanings
- A warship stationed at a port etc. to act as a guard.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| guardships | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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guardship en · NOUN · etymology 2
Etymology
From guard + -ship.
Meanings
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(obsolete) Care; protection.
under his guardship
Your usher's post must next be handled: How blest am I by such a man led! Under whose wise and careful guardship I now despise fatigue and hardship
1730, Jonathan Swift, A Panegyrick on the Dean: