Obs. rare. [f. as prec. + MATE sb.2] A spokesman and friend.

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1583.  Stanyhurst, Æneis, III. 52. O sacred Troyan,… Of Gods thee spoaks mate [1582 spooks make], thee truchman of hallo’d Apollo.

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1640.  H. Mill, Nights Search, 162. His spokesmate, or the pander doth finde out Where’s money to be lent.

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