Demyship

/ˈdɛmiʃɪp/ noun

Definition

A scholarship or position at certain British universities, particularly at Magdalen College, Oxford, equivalent to a fellowship or studentship.

Etymology

From demy (a student with a scholarship at Magdalen College, Oxford) plus -ship (suffix creating nouns for status, rank, or position).

Kelly Says

Winning a demyship at Magdalen College Oxford is an incredible honor—it's a scholarship dating back centuries that still carries major prestige in British academic circles!

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