To match; to marry.

To match one’s self against; to oppose as equal; to
compete with.

One who customarily associates with another; a companion; an
associate; any object which is associated or combined with a similar
object.

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.

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

To checkmate.

See 2d Mat.

Same as Checkmate.

To confuse; to confound.

A suitable companion; a match; an equal.