schoolfellow
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of schoolfellow
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; school 1, fellow
Example Sentences
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“That!” whispered Helen, catching her schoolfellow tightly by the arm as she wrenched her into position, so that she could look out of the little flower-decked window.
From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville
For thick as thieves now were Edward Garden and Tudor Williams, and to their frequent councils was admitted also Raymond Briggs, the architect, whose son had been John Willie's schoolfellow at Pannal.
From Mushroom Town by Onions, Oliver
Miss Jenkins, the novelist's schoolfellow, and Mrs. John Cash, also generously afforded me every assistance in their power.
From Mathilde Blind by Eliot, George
“I’m sure it’s very kind of ye to think so well o’ your schoolfellow, but I’m no’ so sure.
From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville
“Helen!” cried Grey; and she filing her arms round her schoolfellow, as Mrs Bolter uttered that most commonplace of common expressions— “Oh! my goodness, gracious me!”
From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville
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