-manship

Combination of -man and -ship.

-manship

1. Expertise, involvement, or special status in an area.
   • 1996, Steven H. Gale, Encyclopedia of British Humorists: Geoffrey Chaucer to John Cleese, page 874:

     Stephen Potter is best known for his gamesmanship theory, a cunning, psychological tactic used to best a competitor, on or off the field. His basic "-manship" principle was later incorporate to include many everyday events.

   • 2007, Rice University Neologisms Database:

     Quippmanship n.
     The ability to produce a catchy soundbyte, witty remark, or clever turn of phrase. The art, skill, or ability to create a catchy soundbyte, witty remark, or clever turn of phrase. Formed by an unknown word formation process.
     [affixation; formed from 'quip' + 'manship'].

• Shipman, shimpan, shipman