n. [ F. compagnon, OF. compaing, fr. an assumed LL. companio (cf. companium fellowship, a mess), fr. L. com- + panis bread. See Pantry. ]
The companions of his fall. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The companion of fools shall smart for it. Prov. xiii. 20 (Rev. Ver.). [ 1913 Webster ]
Here are your sons again; and I must lose
Two of the sweetest companions in the world. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
A companion is one with whom we share our bread; a messmate. Trench. [ 1913 Webster ]
Companion hatch (Naut.),
Companion ladder (Naut.),
Companion way (Naut.),
Knights companions,
v. t.
Companion me with my mistress. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Fitted to be a companion; fit for good fellowship; agreeable; sociable. “Each companionable guest.” Mallett. “Companionable wit.” Clarendon.
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adj. companionlike;
a. Without a companion. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Fellowship; association; the act or fact of keeping company with any one. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
He never seemed to avail himself of my sympathy other than by mere companionship. W. Irving [ 1913 Webster ]
n.