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Chaplaincy vs Chaplainship - What's the difference?

chaplaincy | chaplainship |

As nouns the difference between chaplaincy and chaplainship

is that chaplaincy is the office of a chaplain while chaplainship is the office or business of a chaplain.

chaplaincy

English

Noun

(chaplaincies)
  • The office of a chaplain
  • * 1860 Emma L. Lafanu - Life of Dr. Orpen
    • He was appointed to the chaplaincy of Colesberg, and undertook its duties without remuneration, till such time as a salary could be procured
  • * 1992 R. Cody Phillips - Guide to U.S. Army Museums
    • Background: Established in 1957, the US Army Chaplain Historical Holding chronicles the story of the Army chaplaincy from its inception during the American Revolution to the present.

    chaplainship

    English

    Noun

  • The office or business of a chaplain.
    • The Bethesda of some knight's chaplainship . — Milton.
  • The possession or revenue of a chapel.
    • (Johnson)
    (Webster 1913)