Obs. rare–1. In 4 stedship. [f. STEAD sb. + -SHIP.] ? Security of position.
1387. T. Usk, Test. Love, I. iv. (Skeat), 40. In vayne travayle men to cacche any stedship, but if ye, lady, first the locke unshet.
Obs. rare–1. In 4 stedship. [f. STEAD sb. + -SHIP.] ? Security of position.
1387. T. Usk, Test. Love, I. iv. (Skeat), 40. In vayne travayle men to cacche any stedship, but if ye, lady, first the locke unshet.
