manship

Manship refers to the collective noun for a group of geese. While the term is somewhat archaic and less commonly used in modern English, it is a recognized and historically documented word. It is often employed in contexts related to hunting, ornithology, or historical literature where such specific collective nouns were more prevalent. The origins of the term are not definitively clear, but it is believed to be an old English word. Other collective nouns for geese exist, such as a flock or a gaggle, with "gaggle" typically referring to geese on the ground and "skein" used for geese in flight. "Manship" appears to be a less frequent alternative, possibly specific to certain regional dialects or older texts. The understanding and usage of "manship" are primarily for those interested in the nuances of language or the historical study of animal terminology.