corporalship

noun

cor·​po·​ral·​ship

ˈkȯ(r)p(ə)rəlˌship

plural -s

1

obsolete : a body of soldiers under a corporal's command

2

or corporalcy plural -s [corporalcy from corporal entry 3 + -cy] : a corporal's office or position : the rank of corporal

Word History

Etymology

corporal entry 3 + -ship

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