The position, office, or period of service as a curator or curate; the role of managing, caring for, or overseeing something.
From 'curate' + '-ship' (suffix meaning state, position, or office). English suffix formation from historical terms.
A curator's curateship in a museum is similar to a priest's role—both involve thoughtful, careful management of precious things under their watch.
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