Provisorship

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The office or position of a provisor. uncountable, usually

    "A worthy fellow h' is: pray let me entreat for / The prouiſorſhip of your horſe."

Example

More examples

"A worthy fellow h' is: pray let me entreat for / The prouiſorſhip of your horſe."

Etymology

From provisor + -ship.

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