minxship en · NOUN
Etymology
From minx + -ship.
Meanings
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(humorous, obsolete) A supposed title given to a woman thought to be acting like a minx (usually with possessive adjective).
"Had your Minxship been a Man, my Landlord's Presence should not have hinder'd my repaying your Assault with Interest [...]."
1723, Charles Walker, Memoirs of Sally Salisbury, section VI:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| minxships | Number=Plur | lexicographic |