playfellow

[ pley-fel-oh ]

noun

1. a playmate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of playfellow¹

First recorded in 1505–15; play + fellow

Example Sentences

When this playfellow went away, the jay missed his dances and frolics.

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She was black and white, handsome and dignified, yet a grand playfellow when she chose to put off her dignity.

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There was something in the conduct of his old friend and playfellow that made all his reasonings small.

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What had become of our comrade—my childhood's playfellow, the man who had loved me so well, and whom I had cast away?

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In reality, Takkar was glad to have a playfellow in his captivity, though at first he held himself aloof to maintain his dignity.

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