helpmeet
[help-meet]
Origin of helpmeet
from the phrase an help meet for him i.e., a help suitable for him, in the Authorized Version of the Bible (1611)
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Related Words for helpmeet
consort, helpmate, husband, mate, partner, rib, spouse, wife, espoused, helpmeetExamples from the Web for helpmeet
Historical Examples of helpmeet
It was evident from the first words of Mr. Mudge that this lady was his helpmeet.
Paul Prescott's ChargeHoratio Alger
She was not a sister of charity; she was Drury Boldin's helpmeet.
In a Little TownRupert Hughes
Somewhere in Athens there must have been the helpmeet God had made for Socrates.
All Roads Lead to CalvaryJerome K. Jerome
His highest term of praise of her was to speak of her as the helpmeet for him.
Peter and JaneS. (Sarah) Macnaughtan
His honor was her honor, his rank was her rank, and she was his helpmeet.
helpmeet
Word Origin for helpmeet
C17: from the phrase an helpe meet (suitable) for him Genesis 2:18
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