Obs. [f. as prec. + -SHIP.] The state or occupation of being a farmer, or steward; stewardship.
1551. Udall, etc., Erasm. Par. Acts ii. The lucky first fruited that the Ghospel brought forth for his rent and fermership.
1624. Gee, Foot out of Snare, 85. The reason hee called himselfe a Farmer, was, becaue hee was so to God, according to that Text, Redde rationem villicationis tua: Giue an account of thy Farmer-ship.
