Category:Partner

Part"ner, n. Etym: [for parcener, influenced by part.]

1. One who has a part in anything with an other; a partaker; an Associate; a sharer. "partner of his fortune." Shak. Hence: (a) a Husband or a wife. (b) either one of a couple who dance together. (c) One who shares as a member of a partnership in the management, or in The gains and losses, of a business. My other self, the partner of my life. Milton.

2. (law)

Defn: an associate in any business or occupation; a member of a Partnership. See partnership.

3. pl. (naut.)

Defn: a framework of heavy timber surrounding an opening in a deck, To strengthen it for the support of a mast, pump, capstan, or the Like. Dormant, or silent, partner. See under dormant, a.

Syn. -- associate; colleague; coadjutor; confederate; partaker; Participator; companion; comrade; mate.

Partner Part"ner, v. t.

Defn: to associate, to join. [obs.] Shak.