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ˈpatriarchship rare.
[See -ship.]
1. The office or dignity of an ecclesiastical patriarch; a patriarchal see, a patriarchate.
1566Stapleton Ret. Untr. Jewel iv. 188 His owne dyocese, or patriarkeshipp of Rome. 1691Lond. Gaz. No. 2654/1 The King [of Spain] has given the Patriarchship of the Indies to Don Pedro de Porto Carrero. 1726Ayliffe Parergon 113 Prelacies, may be termed the greater Benefices; as that of the Pontificate, Patriarchship,..and the like.
2. The position or authority of an ancient patriarch.
1619J. Sempill Sacrilege Handl. App. 10 Shall we diuide Abrahams Patriarchship from his Promises? |