Etymograph

English

researchship

From research + -ship (suffix denoting a property or state of being).

Formed from research + -ship

Old French recerchier ‘to seek’

French rechercher ‘to examine closely’

English research

Today it means

noun A paid position doing research, typically for a university or non-profit organization.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / researchship