frendschip

Middle English

Alternative forms

frendshipe, frendschipe, freondschipe, frenshepe, frenship, frenschip, frendeschip, frendship, frenchyp, frendeschepe, frenschepe, ffrenschip, frendshipp

Etymology

From Old English frēondsċipe; equivalent to frend +‎ -schipe.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈfreːndʃip(ə)/, /ˈfrɛndʃip(ə)/, /ˈfreːnʃip(ə)/, /ˈfreːntʃip(ə)/

Noun

frendschip (uncountable)

A friendship; a friendly relationship or the state of being friends or comrades.
Friendly behaviour or a positive attitude from one's superiors.
A pact, agreement or entente between two parties.
A beneficial or useful action; aid or benefit.
A group or band of companions, or friends.
(rare) Friendly behaviour, mood, or actions.
(rare) Sexual relations.

Descendants

English: friendship
Scots: friendship

References

“frẹ̄̆ndship(e, n.” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-03-18.

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