ˈkȯ(r)p(ə)rəlˌship noun
( -s )
Etymology: corporal (III) + -ship
1. obsolete : a body of soldiers under a corporal's command
2. or corporalcy -es
[ corporalcy from corporal (III) + -cy ]
: a corporal's office or position : the rank of corporal
ˈkȯ(r)p(ə)rəlˌship noun
( -s )
Etymology: corporal (III) + -ship
1. obsolete : a body of soldiers under a corporal's command
2. or corporalcy -es
[ corporalcy from corporal (III) + -cy ]
: a corporal's office or position : the rank of corporal
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012