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Webster 1913 Edition


Doveship

Dove′ship

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Noun.
The possession of dovelike qualities, harmlessness and innocence.
[Obs.]
Bp. Hall.

Webster 1828 Edition


Doveship

DOVESHIP

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Noun.
The qualities of a dove.

Definition 2024


doveship

doveship

English

Noun

doveship (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete, nonce word) The possession of dove-like qualities, harmlessness and innocence.
    • Bishop Joseph Hall
      For us, let our doveship approve itself in meekness of suffering, not in actions of cruelty.