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Definition of yokefellow in English: yokefellownoun ˈjəʊkˌfɛləʊ 1A person linked to or associated with another, especially in some work or activity; an associate or partner in an undertaking; a fellow-worker. Also occasionally (literal): a draught animal coupled with another in a yoke. 2Specifically. A person joined in marriage to another; a husband or wife, a spouse. Now historical and rare. 3A thing which is closely connected to, associated with, or accompanies something else.
Origin Early 16th century; earliest use found in The New Testament. From yoke + fellow. Definition of yokefellow in US English: yokefellownounˈjəʊkˌfɛləʊ 1A person linked to or associated with another, especially in some work or activity; an associate or partner in an undertaking; a fellow-worker. Also occasionally (literal): a draught animal coupled with another in a yoke. 2Specifically. A person joined in marriage to another; a husband or wife, a spouse. Now historical and rare. 3A thing which is closely connected to, associated with, or accompanies something else.
Origin Early 16th century; earliest use found in The New Testament. From yoke + fellow. |