yokefellow Meaning, Definition & Usage

Yoke"fel`low noun

Etymology

Yoke + fellow.

Definitions

1. An associate or companion in, or as in; a mate; a fellow; especially, a partner in marriage. Phil. iv. 3.

   The two languages [English and French] became yokefellows in a still more intimate manner. Earle.

   Those who have most distinguished themselves by railing at the sex, very often choose one of the most worthless for a companion and yokefellow. Addison.