stewartry en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English stevardry, stevartry, stewartry, equivalent to steward + -ry.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The role or office of a steward; stewardship.
- (Scotland, countable, uncountable) The jurisdiction of a steward, or the lands under such jurisdiction.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stewartries | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| stewardry | alternative | lexicographic |