[See -SHIP. Used as if for countrymanship.] Position in relation to a country, or to a common country; compatriotism.
1605. Verstegan, Dec. Intell., ii. (1628), 32. The old acquaintance and countrieship that had beene betweene them.
1827. Pollok, Course T., VII. Casting behind all earthly care, All countryships, all national regards And enmities.
1863. What is Truth? 88. My dear brethren in common countryship,—compatriots.
