Definition for IN'MATE

IN'MATE, n. [in or inn and mate.]

  1. A person who lodges or dwells in the same house with another, occupying different rooms, but using the same door for passing in and out of the house. Cowel.
  2. A lodger; one who lives with a family, but is not otherwise connected with it than as a lodger.

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