Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The character of a dove; the possession of dove-like qualities, as meekness, gentleness, innocence, etc.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun obsolete The possession of dovelike qualities, harmlessness and innocence.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun obsolete, nonce word The possession of dove-like qualities, harmlessness and innocence.

Etymologies

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dove +‎ -ship

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