Definition of MATESHIP

mateship

Meanings

Plural: mateships

Noun

  • The post of mate on a ship; a posting as mate.
  • A type of contract between ships to cooperate and share the proceeds of an expedition.
  • Fellowship; companionship.
  • Friendship, particularly between men, such as develops in shared adversity; solidarity.
  • A relationship based on mating.

Origin / Etymology

From mate + -ship. Cognate with Dutch maatschap (“partnership”).

Scrabble Score: 15

mateship is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
mateship is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mateship is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

mateship is a valid Words With Friends word