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Captainship [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. The condition or post of a captain or chief commander.

2. The rank, quality or post of a captain. In lieu of this captaincy is now used.

3. The command of a clan, or government of a certain district.

4. Skill in military affairs.

Captainship [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. The condition, rank, post, or authority of a captain or chief commander.

2. Military skill; as, to show good captainship.