2. To qualify as a companion; to make equal. [Obs.]

Companion me with my mistress.

Shak.

Com*pan"ion*a*ble (?), a. Fitted to be a companion; fit for good fellowship; agreeable; sociable. "Each companionable guest." Mallett. "Companionable wit." Clarendon.

-- Com*pan"ion*a*ble*ness, n. -- Com*pan"ion*a*bly, adv.

Com*pan"ion*less, a. Without a companion.

Com*pan"ion*ship, n. Fellowship; association; the act or fact of keeping company with any one. Shak.

He never seemed to avail himself of my sympathy other than by mere companionship.

W. Irving

Com"pa*ny (kŭm"p&adot;*n&ybreve;), n.; pl. Companies (- n&ibreve;z). [F. compagnie, fr. OF. compaing. See Companion.] 1. The state of being a companion or companions; the act of accompanying; fellowship; companionship; society; friendly intercourse. Shak.

Evil company doth corrupt good manners.

1 Cor. xv. 33. (Rev. Ver.).

Brethren, farewell: your company along

I will not wish.

Milton.

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