pardner
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pardner
1785–95, alteration of partner reproducing voiced flap, here with nasal release, of American medial t between voiced sounds
Example Sentences
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That's how pardner came about - ethnic communities pooling their resources.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2021
And pardner still goes on to this day.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2021
Tell me, pardner, could you even breathe over a three-footer to win a major championship?
From Golf Digest ● Jul. 31, 2016
His current pardner, Kirk Herbstreit, is Herbie, which Musburger says so often it sounds as if he’s played his cassette of “The Love Bug” to dust.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2011
Grandpa looked at him, grinned, and said, “Say that again, pardner, I didn’t understand you. Do you want something?”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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