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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The condition of being a knave (used mockingly) uncountable
2. 2
   A quantity of corn or flour due to a miller's servant from each batch in a thirlage mill Scotland, countable, obsolete

Etymology

From knave + -ship.

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