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Etymology 1

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From Middle English freshipe, vreoschipe, equivalent to free +‎ -ship.

Noun

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freeship

  1. (obsolete) Freedom; liberty.
  2. (obsolete) Liberality; generosity.

Etymology 2

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From free +‎ -ship.

Noun

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freeship (plural freeships)

  1. (India) A studentship offered at no cost to the student.