KNAVESHIP

Etymology

Noun

knaveship (countable and uncountable, plural knaveships)

(uncountable) The condition of being a knave (used mockingly)

(countable, obsolete, Scotland) A quantity of corn or flour due to a miller's servant from each batch in a thirlage mill

Source: Wiktionary


Knave"ship, n.

Definition: A small due, in meal, established by usage, which is paid to the under miller. [Scot.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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