sinnership

English

Etymology

From sinner + -ship.

Noun

sinnership (uncountable)

  1. The state, quality, or condition of being a sinner.
    • 1848, Joseph Irons, Grove chapel pulpit: discourses:
      This proves your sinnership.
    • 1882, Thomas Moor, Counsels and thoughts for the spiritual life of believers:
      Be assured that once a soul loses its sense of sinnership and need, it is outside the channel of blessing and grace.

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