† ˈkeenship Obs. rare.
In 3 kenschipe, -s(c)ipe.
[f. keen a. + -ship.]
Keenness, boldness, fierceness.
| c 1205 Lay. 6364 Þes biȝet þesne kinedom þurh kenschipe muchele. a 1225 St. Marher. 11 Ich habbe adun the drake idust. ant his kenschipe akast. |