partner
[ pahrt-ner ]
/ ˈpɑrt nər /
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noun
verb (used with object)
to associate as a partner or partners with.
to serve as the partner of.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM partner
part·ner·less, adjectivenon·part·ner, nounun·der·part·ner, nounWords nearby partner
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British Dictionary definitions for partner
partner
/ (ˈpɑːtnə) /
noun
an ally or companiona partner in crime
a member of a partnership
one of a pair of dancers or players on the same side in a gamemy bridge partner
either member of a couple in a relationship
verb
to be or cause to be a partner (of)
Derived forms of partner
partnerless, adjectiveWord Origin for partner
C14: variant (influenced by part) of parcener
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