linemate

English

noun
Definitions
  • (sports) Someone who plays in the same offensive or defensive line

Etymology

Compound from English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group) + English mate (companion, colleague, comrade).

Origin

English

mate

Gloss

companion, colleague, comrade

Kanji

Timeline

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