Part"ner (?), n. [For parcener,
influenced by part.] 1. One who has a part
in anything with an other; a partaker; an associate; a sharer.
"Partner of his fortune." Shak. Hence:
(a) A husband or a wife. (b) Either
one of a couple who dance together. (c) One who shares
as a member of a partnership in the management, or in the gains and
losses, of a business.
My other self, the partner of my
life.
Milton.
2. (Law) An associate in any business
or occupation; a member of a partnership. See
Partnership.
3. pl. (Naut.) A framework of
heavy timber surrounding an opening in a deck, to strengthen it for
the support of a mast, pump, capstan, or the like.
Dormant, or Silent,
partner. See under Dormant,
a.
Syn. -- Associate; colleague; coadjutor; confederate;
partaker; participator; companion; comrade; mate.
Part"ner, v. t. To associate, to
join. [Obs.] Shak.
