单词 | knaveship |
释义 | knaveship/ˈneɪvʃɪp/noun 1 Scottish. In the system of thirlage: a small quantity of grain or meal payable to a miller's servant as a sequel, levied on each lot of corn ground at the mill. Also: †the position of miller's servant or assistant ( obsolete ). Compare knave. Now historical.
2With possessive adjective: a mock title given to a knavish person. OriginMiddle English; earliest use found in Facsimiles National MSS Scotland. From knave + -ship. |
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