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virtuosoship

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The status, pursuits, or occupation of a virtuoso.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • 1759, Richard Hurd, Bishop of Worcester, Moral and Political Dialogues If any thing further employ his attention, it is perhaps a little virtuosoship. He inquires after fine pictures, fine statues, fine buildings.

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History

Etymology

From virtuoso + -ship.