Where does “helpmate” come from?
Helpmate is a variant of helpmeet, which originated in English as a reanalysis of Genesis 1:18's "help meet" (a suitable helper), influenced by the noun mate.
helpmate (English): A person who supplies help or companionship; A...
Definitions
- A person who supplies help or companionship; A...
Ancestry of “helpmate”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | helpmeet | A helpful partner, particularly a spouse |