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Where did the word mate originate?

Updated: 9/16/2023
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It derives from a 14th Century German word 'Gemate' meaning a person eating at the same table. Another associated word is 'Gamaton' meaning having food. It is identified with similar Continental words for 'companion' and even as far as 'one of a wedded pair'

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