(n.) The Paraguay tea, being the dried leaf of the Brazilian holly
(Ilex Paraguensis). The infusion has a pleasant odor, with an agreeable
bitter taste, and is much used for tea in South America.
(n.) Same as Checkmate.
(a.) See 2d Mat.
(v. t.) To confuse; to confound.
(v. t.) To checkmate.
(n.) One who customarily associates with another; a companion; an
associate; any object which is associated or combined with a similar
object.
(n.) Hence, specifically, a husband or wife; and among the lower
animals, one of a pair associated for propagation and the care of their
young.
(n.) A suitable companion; a match; an equal.
(n.) An officer in a merchant vessel ranking next below the
captain. If there are more than one bearing the title, they are called,
respectively, first mate, second mate, third mate, etc. In the navy, a
subordinate officer or assistant; as, master's mate; surgeon's mate.
(v. t.) To match; to marry.
(v. t.) To match one's self against; to oppose as equal; to
compete with.
(v. i.) To be or become a mate or mates, especially in sexual
companionship; as, some birds mate for life; this bird will not mate
with that one.
