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Partner
Pronunciation : Part"ner
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [For parcener, influenced by part.]
Definition : 1. One who has a part in anything with an other; a partaker; an associate; a sharer. "Partner of his fortune." Shak. Hence: (a) A husband or a wife. (b) Either one of a couple who dance together. (c) One who shares as a member of a partnership in the management, or in the gains and losses, of a business. My other self, the partner of my life. Milton.
2. (Law)
Defn: An associate in any business or occupation; a member of a partnership. See Partnership.
3. pl. (Naut.)
Defn: A framework of heavy timber surrounding an opening in a deck, to strengthen it for the support of a mast, pump, capstan, or the like. Dormant, or Silent, partner. See under Dormant, a.
Syn. -- Associate; colleague; coadjutor; confederate; partaker; participator; companion; comrade; mate.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Part"ner
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To associate, to join. [Obs.] Shak.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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