helpmate

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English

Etymology

A folk-etymological alteration of helpmeet, by reanalysis as help + mate.

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Noun

helpmate (plural helpmates)

  1. A person who supplies help or companionship.
    Synonyms: aide, helper, tutor
  2. A wife or spouse.
    Synonyms: helpmeet; see also Thesaurus:spouse
  3. (chess) A recreational problem in chess in which both sides cooperate to achieve a specific goal.

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