mess·mate (m s m t )n. A person with whom one eats regularly, as in a military mess. |
messmate [ˈmɛsˌmeɪt]
n
1. (Military) a person with whom one shares meals in a mess, esp in the army
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) Austral any of various eucalyptus trees that grow amongst other species
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| Noun | 1. | messmate - (nautical) an associate with whom you share meals in the same mess (as on a ship) ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight acquaintance, friend - a person with whom you are acquainted; "I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances"; "we are friends of the family" |
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