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copemate

or copes·mate

[ kohp-meyt ]

noun

, Obsolete.
  1. an antagonist; opponent.
  2. a comrade; partner.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of copemate1

First recorded in 1555–65; cope 1 + mate 1

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