bellmanship

English

Etymology

From bellman +‎ -ship.

Noun

bellmanship (uncountable)

  1. The role or status of bellman, or town crier.
    • 1877, John Cheap the Chapman's Library, page 12:
      Dougal was elected unanimously, and the traditional fame of his bellmanship leaves no doubt that he discharged the duties of the office to the satisfaction of the magistrates […]
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