Dictionary of problem words and expressions. Harry Shaw. 1975.
partner — See pardner. See pardner, partner … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
pardner — See pardner, partner … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
pardner — ☆ pardner [pärd′nər ] n. [altered < PARTNER] Chiefly Dial. a partner; companion … English World dictionary
partner — This is used both specifically and more generally as a term of address. Specifically it is used while playing certain card games, such as bridge or whist, where two players partner one another to form a team. Such teams are sometimes formed in … A dictionary of epithets and terms of address
pardner — Synonyms and related words: ace, amigo, associate, bedfellow, bedmate, birthmate, bosom buddy, buddy, bunkie, bunkmate, butty, camarade, chamberfellow, chum, classmate, clubmate, colleague, comate, companion, company, compeer, comrade, confrere,… … Moby Thesaurus
partner — Synonyms and related words: a party to, accessory, accompanier, accompanist, accompanyist, accomplice, accumulate, ace, act in concert, act together, affiliate, agglomerate, aggregate, aggroup, ally, alter ego, amalgamate, amass, amigo, assemble … Moby Thesaurus
pardner — pard|ner [ˈpa:dnə US ˈpa:rdnər] n AmE spoken [Date: 1700 1800; Origin: partner] used humorously when speaking to someone you know well ▪ Howdy, pardner! … Dictionary of contemporary English
pardner — noun Etymology: alteration of partner Date: 1795 chiefly dialect partner, chum … New Collegiate Dictionary
pardner — /pahrd neuhr/, n. U.S. Dial. 1. (in direct address) friend. 2. partner. [1785 95, Amer.; alter. of PARTNER reproducing voiced flap, here with nasal release, of American medial t between voiced sounds] * * * … Universalium
Partner — This name derives from an official ecclesiastical title i.e. the pardoner , one formerly licensed to sell the Pope s indulgences. These indulgences were bought by wealthy persons wishing to gain remission of the penance attached to certain sins.… … Surnames reference
