What is hence, specifically, a husband or wife; and among the lower animals, one of a pair associated for propagation and the care of their young called?
mate — Hence, specifically, a husband or wife; and among the lower animals, one of a pair associated for propagation and the care of their young. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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