"whipmanship" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From whipman + -ship. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|whipman|ship}} whipman + -ship Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} whipmanship (uncountable)
  1. The skill or art of using a whip. Tags: uncountable
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