Bellmanship
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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
More examples"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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