1. Etymology of the English word mate
the English word mate
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *ga-maton
Date
The earliest known usage of mate in English dates from the 18th century.Derivations in English
agemate, bedmate, cellmate, comate, copemate, housemate, inmate, littermate, mateship, matey, messmate, mismate, playmate, schoolmate, shipmate, stablemate, teammate, classmate, roommate, seatmate, mated, matingUsage
Word found in Modern English2. Etymology of the English word mate
derived from the Obsolete English word mate