n. 1. The character and qualities of a scholar; attainments in science or literature; erudition; learning. [ 1913 Webster ]
A man of my master's . . . great scholarship. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Literary education. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Any other house of scholarship. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Maintenance for a scholar; a foundation for the support of a student. T. Warton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Learning; erudition; knowledge. [ 1913 Webster ]