governess-ship
/ˈɡʌv(ə)nɪsʃɪp/ /ˈɡʌv(ə)nɛsʃɪp/noun
The occupation or position of governess; the tenure of such a position.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Marshall Craig (d. 1827), painter. From governess + -ship.
- at fault
- at first
- at first blush
- at first glance
- at first hand
- at first instance
- at first sight
- (at) full blast
- at full cock
- service mark
- service member
- service module
- service pack
- service provider
- servicer
- service road
- service star
- service station
- service stripe
- service tree
- servicewoman
- serviette
- servigerous
- servile
- servilely