"doormanship" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From doorman + -ship. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|doorman|ship}} doorman + -ship Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} doormanship (uncountable)
  1. Skill or ability in being a doorman. Tags: uncountable
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