minxship

English

Etymology

From minx +‎ -ship.

Noun

minxship (plural minxships)

1. (obsolete, humorous) A supposed title given to a woman thought to be acting like a minx (usually with possessive adjective).
   • 1723, Charles Walker, Memoirs of Sally Salisbury, section VI:

     "Had your Minxship been a Man, my Landlord's Presence should not have hinder'd my repaying your Assault with Interest [...]."