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- noun Plural form of
schoolship .
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As there are but two _schoolships_ in the United States, and none but New York and Pennsylvania boys are admitted on them, non-residents 'applications for enlistment would not be considered under any circumstances.
Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XIII, Nov. 28, 1891 Various
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The chief idea in establishing the two schoolships, St. Mary's and Saratoga, was to fit boys for the mercantile marine, and probably, if ever the trans-Atlantic liners sail under our flag, they will be given appointments on them.
Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XIII, Nov. 28, 1891 Various
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