Antrustionship

/ænˈtrʌʃənˌʃɪp/ noun

Definition

The status, position, or relationship of being an antrustion in a medieval royal household.

Etymology

From 'antrustion' + English '-ship' (state, condition, relationship). An English historical term formed by adding the standard suffix to denote the status or social relationship.

Kelly Says

Just like we have 'friendship' and 'citizenship,' medieval historians created 'antrustionship' to describe the special bond between a king and his most trusted warriors—it was basically ancient VIP status.

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