noun Date: 15th century 1. care and protection of a ward, the right to the custody of an infant heir of a feudal tenant and of the heir's property, the state of being under a guardian
WARDSHIP
Meaning of WARDSHIP in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012