helpmate

== English == === Etymology === A folk-etymological alteration of helpmeet, by reanalysis as help + mate. === Pronunciation === === Noun === helpmate (plural helpmates) A person who supplies help or companionship. Synonyms: aide, helper, tutor A wife or spouse. Synonyms: helpmeet; see also Thesaurus:spouse (chess) A recreational problem in chess in which both sides cooperate to achieve a specific goal. ==== Translations ====