Obs. [f. as prec. + -SHIP.] A society of contributors to a common stock; a joint-stock company.
1701. Lond. Gaz., No. 3753/8. Ibid., No. 4322/3. The Directors of the Amicable Contributionship hereby give Notice.
1730–6. Bailey (folio), Contributionship, a society of contributors, also the contribution itself.
