townsmate en · NOUN
Etymology
From town + -s- + -mate.
Meanings
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A person with which one shares a town.
Ahlook, his townsmate, is perhaps less progressive, but his deportment is splendid, and his kind temperament and willingness make him a friend of all.
1897, Annual Report on Introduction of Domestic Reindeer Into Alaska:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| townmate | alternative | lexicographic | |
| townsmates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |