Meaning of fellow in English

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Noun
fellow
Etymology
late Old English fēolaga ‘a partner or colleague’ (literally ‘one who lays down money in a joint enterprise’), from Old Norse félagi, from fé‘cattle, property, money’ + the Germanic base of lay
Definitions
1. a boy or man
Examples
- « that chap is your host »
- « there's a fellow at the door »
- « he's a likable cuss »
2. a person who is frequently in the company of another
Examples
- « drinking companions »
- « comrades in arms »
Derived terms
3. a person who is member of your class or profession
Examples
- « the surgeon consulted his colleagues »
- « he sent e-mail to his fellow hackers »
4. an informal form of address for a man
Examples
- « Say, fellow, what are you doing? »
- « Hey buster, what's up? »
5. a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
Examples
- « if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked »

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