ˈfren(d)ˌship, -nˌchip noun
Etymology: Middle English frendship, from Old English frēondscipe, from frēond friend + -scipe -ship
1.
a. : the state of being friends
the two men valued their long-standing friendship
: the state of being in a friendly relationship
the two countries made enough concessions to each other so that their friendship was not endangered by the crisis
b. : the state of being a friend
the man valued his neighbor's friendship
2. : friendly feeling : friendliness
felt encouraged by the friendship his fellow employees showed him
3. obsolete : aid , help , assistance