Category:Inmate

In"mate`, n. Etym: [In + mate an associate.]

Defn: One who lives in the same house or apartment with another; a fellow lodger; esp.,one of the occupants of an asylum, hospital, or prison; by extension, one who occupies or lodges in any place or dwelling. So spake the enemy of mankind, inclos'd In serpent, inmate bad. Milton.

inmate In"mate`, a.

Defn: Admitted as a dweller; resident; internal. [R.] "Inmate guests." Milton.