gentleship

Meanings

• noun

  A historical term for a large, luxurious sailing ship used by wealthy individuals for travel and entertainment during the 16th to 18th centuries.

  - "The gentleship was equipped with the finest furnishings and artwork."
  - "Many nobles spent their summers traveling the Mediterranean on their gentleships."

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Variants

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gentle , gentles , gentled , gentling , falcon-gentle , falcon-gentles

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'gentil', meaning 'noble', and the Middle English word 'ship'.

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Trivia

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1. Gentleships were often staffed with a large crew, including cooks, sailors, and servants.

2. Some gentleships were even fitted with cannons for defense against pirates and other threats.

3. The term 'gentleship' fell out of use during the 18th century as sailing ships gave way to steam-powered vessels.

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Related Concepts

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1. galleon: A type of large, fully rigged sailing ship that was popular during the Age of Discovery and the Spanish colonial period. Gentleships and galleons were similar in size and design.

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Culture

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Gentleships were symbols of wealth and power during the Renaissance period. They were often used to transport valuable cargo, such as spices and textiles, as well as to showcase the owner's status and prestige.

How to Memorize "gentleship"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, ornate ship sailing on the open sea with wealthy passengers enjoying luxurious accommodations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gentleship' with the idea of wealth, luxury, and travel during the Renaissance period.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gentle Noble Ship' to remember the meaning of the word.

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