COMPANION [1]

[noun]

1. a person who is frequently in the company of, associates with, or accompanies another.

2. a person employed to accompany, assist, or live with another in the capacity of a helpful friend.

3. a mate or match for something.

4. a handbook or guide.

5. a member of the lowest rank in an order of knighthood or of a grade in an order.

6. to be a companion to; accompany.

Etymology: Middle English compainoun < Anglo-French; Old French compaignon < Late Latin compāniōn- (stem of compāniō). Compare Gothic gahlaiba, Old High German galeipo.

COMPANION [2]

[noun]

1. a covering over the top of a companionway.

2. a companionway.

Etymology: alteration of Dutch kampanje - quarterdeck < French (chambre de la) compagne - pantry of a mediaeval galley.

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