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fel·low

fellow

 
 
pronunciation:
fe lo
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition: a man or boy.
He's a good fellow.
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: belonging to the same group, having the same job, or sharing the same interests.
The president began his speech with "My fellow countrymen."Scott and his fellow students raised money for the school trip.
Word History
The earliest meaning of fellow in English was "partner." The word "fellow" comes from an early Norse word that meant "fee layer," or a person who lays down money for some enterprise. Those who put their money or property together were partners, or "fellows." In Iceland, the word was also used for a husband or wife.