What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Courtship vs Countship - What's the difference?

courtship | countship |

As nouns the difference between courtship and countship

is that courtship is the act of paying court, with the intent to solicit a favor while countship is the rank or position of a count.

courtship

English

(wikipedia courtship)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of paying court, with the intent to solicit a favor.
  • The act of wooing in love; solicitation of woman to marriage.
  • * 1968 , , Couples , Penguin, 10:
    • Their courtship passed as something instantly forgotten, like an enchantment, or a mistake.
  • Courtliness; elegance of manners; courtesy.
  • Court policy; the character of a courtier; artifice of a court; court-craft; finesse.

    • Synonyms

    * wooing * See also

    countship

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The rank or position of a count.
  • (dated) A territory (principality, province...) ruled/administered by a count.

    • See also

    * county * earldom