rare–1. [f. EXAMPLE sb. + -SHIP.] The function of setting an example.
1848. Manch. Guardian, 29 Nov., 6/5. The want of a true and proper discipline of the mind in habit, and exampleship.
1864. Sat. Rev., XVIII. 17 Dec., 743/2. Exampleship belongs to them [the queen on her throne, the father in his family, etc.] as a sort of heritage.
