frendschipe

frendschipe

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English frēondsċipe; equivalent to frend (friend) +‎ -schipe (-ship).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfrɛn(d)ʃip(ə)/, /ˈfreː-/
  • IPA(key): /ˈvrœn(d)ʃip(ə)/, /ˈvrøː-/, /f-/ (West Midland)

Noun

frendschipe (uncountable)

  1. A friendly attitude or approach:
    1. A friendship; a friendly relationship or the state of being friends or allies.
    2. Favour from one's superiors.
    3. (rare) A Friendly behaviour or mood.
  2. A pact, agreement or entente between two parties.
  3. A beneficial or useful action; aid or benefit.
  4. A group or band of companions, or friends.
  5. (rare) Sexual relations.

Descendants

  • English: friendship
  • Scots: friendship

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