Definitions for: Captainship

[n] the post of captain

Webster (1913) Definition: Cap"tain*ship, n.
1. The condition, rank, post, or authority of a captain or
chief commander. ``To take the captainship.'' --Shak.

2. Military skill; as, to show good captainship.

Synonyms: captaincy

See Also: berth, office, place, position, post, situation, spot