minxship

noun

noun

Etymology From minx + -ship.

Humorous, Obsolete A supposed title given to a woman thought to be acting like a minx (usually with possessive adjective).

"Had your Minxship been a Man, my Landlord's Presence should not have hinder'd my repaying your Assault with Interest [...]."1723, Charles Walker, Memoirs of Sally Salisbury, section VI:

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