mateship

English

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) The post of mate on a ship; a posting as mate.
  • (countable) A type of contract between ships to cooperate and share the proceeds of an expedition.
  • (uncountable) Fellowship; companionship.
  • (uncountable) Friendship, particularly between men, such as develops in shared adversity; solidarity.
  • (countable) A relationship based on mating.

Etymology

Suffix from English mate (companion, colleague, comrade).

Origin

English

mate

Gloss

companion, colleague, comrade

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