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n.) Hence, specifically, a husband or wife; and among the lower animals, one of a pair associated for propagation and the care of their young.

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	n.) ~~An officer in a merchant vessel ranking next below the captain. If there are more than one bearing the title, they are called, respectively, first mate~~, ~~second mate, third mate, etc. In the navy~~, a ~~subordinate officer~~ or ~~assistant~~; as, ~~master's mate; surgeon's mate~~.		n.) Hence, specifically, a husband or wife; and among the lower animals, one of a pair associated for propagation and the care of their young.