noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Freedom; liberty. obsolete
2. 2
   A studentship offered at no cost to the student. India
3. 3
   Liberality; generosity. obsolete

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English freshipe, vreoschipe, equivalent to free + -ship.

Etymology 2

From blend of free + studentship.

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