Mate Synonyms & Definitions

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• MateDefinition & Meaning in English

(v. t.) To confuse; to confound.
(n.) One who customarily associates with another; a companion; an associate; any object which is associated or combined with a similar object.
(n.) The Paraguay tea, being the dried leaf of the Brazilian holly (Ilex Paraguensis). The infusion has a pleasant odor, with an agreeable bitter taste, and is much used for tea in South America.
(n.) Same as Checkmate.
(v. t.) To match ones self against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.
(n.) Hence, specifically, a husband or wife; and among the lower animals, one of a pair associated for propagation and the care of their young.
(n.) An officer in a merchant vessel ranking next below the captain. If there are more than one bearing the title, they are called, respectively, first mate, second mate, third mate, etc. In the navy, a subordinate officer or assistant; as, masters mate; surgeons mate.
(v. t.) To checkmate.
(v. t.) To match; to marry.
(a.) See 2d Mat.
(v. i.) To be or become a mate or mates, especially in sexual companionship; as, some birds mate for life; this bird will not mate with that one.
(n.) A suitable companion; a match; an equal.

• MatelotteDefinition & Meaning in English

(n.) A stew, commonly of fish, flavored with wine, and served with a wine sauce containing onions, mushrooms, etc.
(n.) An old dance of sailors, in double time, and somewhat like a hornpipe.

• MatelessDefinition & Meaning in English

(a.) Having no mate.