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noun
The post of mate on a ship; a posting as mate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable, usually
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
A type of contract between ships to cooperate and share the proceeds of an expedition.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, obsolete, usually
Qualifier: whaling
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noun
Fellowship; companionship.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
Friendship, particularly between men, such as develops in shared adversity; solidarity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, New-Zealand, uncountable, usually
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noun
A relationship based on mating.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, usually
Topics: anthropology, biology, human-sciences, natural-sciences, psychology, sciences, zoology
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History
From mate + -ship. Cognate with Dutch maatschap (“partnership”).
