Wiktionary

minxship

English edit

Etymology edit

From minx +‎ -ship.

Noun edit

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 [...]."
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