Definition of "factorship" [fac•tor•ship]

• The business of a factor. (noun)

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• "Seaforth, -- a situation which he subsequently exchanged for the factorship of Sir Charles Lockhart Ross of Balnagowan, in the same county."
• "And to obtain the factorship in London of a like estate to yours one of them would wear a plaster over his mouth,"
• "And to obtain the factorship in London of a like estate to yours one of them would wear a plaster over his mouth, I'll warrant you."