"chauffeurship" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From chauffeur + -ship. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|chauffeur|ship}} chauffeur + -ship Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chauffeurship (uncountable)
  1. The condition of being, or employment as, a chauffeur. Tags: uncountable
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