apumies — meaning in English
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English meaning
- mate noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
Senses
apumies is used for these senses in English:
- adjuvant (formal) Someone or (more commonly) something that assists, facilitates, or helps; an aid, an assistant, a helper. [from 16th c.]
- man Friday A trusted man whose job is to assist and organize someone else's day-to-day business or personal tasks; a personal assistant, a right-hand man; also, a trusted male companion.
- mate A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.
mate — full definition
- noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
- noun A friendly, informal way to address someone, especially in British English.
- noun A breeding partner of an animal.
- noun A ship's officer ranking below the captain.
- verb To pair with another (animal) for breeding.