ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌship noun
1.
a. archaic : the rank, dignity, or personality of a matron
b. : the position or function of a matron
a candidate for the matronship of the institution
2. : matronhood
ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌship noun
1.
a. archaic : the rank, dignity, or personality of a matron
b. : the position or function of a matron
a candidate for the matronship of the institution
2. : matronhood
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012