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n. [ Yoke + fellow. ] An associate or companion in, or as in; a mate; a fellow; especially, a partner in marriage. Phil. iv. 3. [ 1913 Webster ]

The two languages [ English and French ] became yokefellows in a still more intimate manner. Earle. [ 1913 Webster ]

Those who have most distinguished themselves by railing at the sex, very often choose one of the most worthless for a companion and yokefellow. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]