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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The possession of the dove-like qualities of harmlessness and innocence. nonce-word, obsolete, uncountable

   "For us, let our doveship approve itself in meekness of suffering, not in actions of cruelty."

Example

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"For us, let our doveship approve itself in meekness of suffering, not in actions of cruelty."

Etymology

From dove + -ship.

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