Townsmate

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A person with which one shares a town.

    "Ahlook, his townsmate, is perhaps less progressive, but his deportment is splendid, and his kind temperament and willingness make him a friend of all."

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"Ahlook, his townsmate, is perhaps less progressive, but his deportment is splendid, and his kind temperament and willingness make him a friend of all."

Etymology

From town + -s- + -mate.

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