ˈbellyship nonce-wd.
In 7 belliship.
[See -ship.]
The personality of the belly; cf. lordship. (Humorous.)
| 1600 Rowlands Let. Humours Blood vii. 84 His belliship containes th' insatiate gutte. |
ˈbellyship nonce-wd.
In 7 belliship.
[See -ship.]
The personality of the belly; cf. lordship. (Humorous.)
| 1600 Rowlands Let. Humours Blood vii. 84 His belliship containes th' insatiate gutte. |
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