captainship

[ kap-tuhn-ship ]

noun

1. captaincy.
2. the ability or skill of a military captain; leadership or generalship.

Other Words From

• sub·captain·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of captainship¹

1400–50; late Middle English. See captain, -ship

Example Sentences

My captainship of cavalry was now no longer thought of: I was destined to political employment.

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When the war lasted, I fared well enough, as long as I kept the captainship my friend had got me ere the woman played me false.

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There he was offered a captainship, if he would stay and fight a little.

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Due to Muriels absence, Marjorie had been asked to assume temporary captainship.

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Related Words

• captaincy
• care
• coaching
• direction
• encouragement
• guardianship
• guidance
• initiative
• lead
• navigation
• overseeing
• pilotage
• piloting
• shepherding
• steering
• stewardship
• superintendence
• superintendency
• supervision
• tutelage