mateship
noun
- 1
The post of mate on a ship; a posting as mate.
- 2
(whaling) A type of contract between ships to cooperate and share the proceeds of an expedition.
- 3
Fellowship; companionship.
- 4
Friendship, particularly between men, such as develops in shared adversity; solidarity.
- 5
A relationship based on mating.
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