frendschip

== Middle English == === Alternative forms === frendeschepe, frendschipe, frendship, frendshipe, frenschip, frenshepe (frenschepe) ffrenschip, frenchyp, frendeschip, frendshepe, frendshipp, frenship, frenshipe, frenshippe (Late Middle English) freondscipe, freondschipe, freonscipe, freontschipe, fronsipe (early West Midlands) === Etymology === Inherited from Old English frēondsċipe; equivalent to frend +‎ -schipe. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfrɛn(d)ʃip(ə)/, /ˈfreː-/ IPA(key): /ˈvrœn(d)ʃip(ə)/, /ˈvrøː-/ (south West Midlands) === Noun === frendschip (uncountable) A friendship; a friendly relationship or the state of being friends or comrades. Friendly behaviour or a positive attitude from one's superiors. A pact, agreement or entente between two parties. A beneficial or useful action; aid or benefit. A group or band of companions, or friends. (rare) Friendly behaviour, mood, or actions. (rare) Sexual relations. ==== Descendants ==== English: friendship Scots: friendship ==== References ==== “frẹ̄̆ndship(e, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 18 March 2019.