Beyship

/ˈbeɪˌʃɪp/ noun

Definition

The rank, office, authority, or term of service of a bey; the position or status of being a bey.

Etymology

From 'bey' plus '-ship' (suffix meaning 'office,' 'rank,' or 'state'), creating a noun for the position or authority itself.

Kelly Says

The '-ship' suffix names positions of authority—'beyship' is the Ottoman parallel to 'kingship' or 'dukedom,' representing the rank and responsibilities of a bey.

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