fel·low\ˈfe-(ˌ)lō\
noun
: a male person : a boy or man
: a male companion of a girl or woman
: a member of a group of people who have shared interests, activities, etc.
Full Definition
Usage: often attributive
1 : comrade, associate
2 a : an equal in rank, power, or character : peer
b : one of a pair : mate
3 : a member of a group having common characteristics; specifically : a member of an incorporated literary or scientific society
4 a obsolete : a person of one of the lower social classes
b archaic : a worthless man or boy
c : man, boy
d : boyfriend, beau
5 : an incorporated member of a college or collegiate foundation especially in a British university
6 : a person appointed to a position granting a stipend and allowing for advanced study or research
Examples
fellows and girls at a party
a young fellow like you
Your son's a bright little fellow.
Origin: Middle English felawe, from Old English fēolaga, from Old Norse fēlagi, from fēlag partnership, from fē cattle, money + lag act of laying.
First use: before 12th century
Synonyms: beau, boy, boyfriend, man, old man, swain
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