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friendship

friends·hip

UK/ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ US/ˈfrɛnʃɪp/ common

noun

1.

the state of being friends

Origin

From Middle English frendshipe, from Old English frēondsċiepe, from Proto-West Germanic *friundskapi. Equivalent to friend + -ship.

Phrases

  • affectionate friendship
  • Amish friendship bread
  • friendship bench
  • friendship book
  • friendship bracelet
  • friendship centre
  • friendship plant
  • Friendship sloop
  • friendship store

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