bunkmate en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English bunkumclip. English bunk Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Germanic *ga- Proto-Germanic *matiz Proto-Germanic *matjô Proto-West Germanic *gamatjôder. Old Saxon gimatoder. Middle Low German matebor. Middle English mate English mate English -mate English bunkmate From bunk + -mate.
Meanings
- One who sleeps in the same area as another person.
- Especially, one who shares a bunk bed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bunkmates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |