Bellmanship

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The role or status of bellman, or town crier. uncountable

    "Dougal was elected unanimously, and the traditional fame of his bellmanship leaves no doubt that he discharged the duties of the office to the satisfaction of the magistrates […]"

Example

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"Dougal was elected unanimously, and the traditional fame of his bellmanship leaves no doubt that he discharged the duties of the office to the satisfaction of the magistrates […]"

Etymology

From bellman + -ship.

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