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1. 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. Source: opted

2. n. Same as Checkmate. Source: opted

3. a. See 2d Mat. Source: opted

4. v. t. To confuse; to confound. Source: opted

5. v. t. To checkmate. Source: opted

6. n. One who customarily associates with another; a companion; an associate; any object which is associated or combined with a similar object. Source: opted

7. 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. Source: opted

8. n. A suitable companion; a match; an equal. Source: opted

9. 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. Source: opted

10. v. t. To match; to marry. Source: opted

11. v. t. To match one's self against; to oppose as equal; to compete with. Source: opted

12. 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. Source: opted

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