Partner (pärtn&etilde_;r), n. [For parcener, influenced by part.] 1. One who has a part in anything with an other; a partaker; an associate; a sharer. “Partner of his fortune.” Shak. Hence: (a) A husband or a wife. (b) Either one of a couple who dance together. (c) One who shares as a member of a partnership in the management, or in the gains and losses, of a business.
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My other self, the partner of my life. Milton.
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2. (Law) An associate in any business or occupation; a member of a partnership. See Partnership.
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3. pl. (Naut.) A framework of heavy timber surrounding an opening in a deck, to strengthen it for the support of a mast, pump, capstan, or the like.
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Dormant partner, or Silent partner. See under Dormant, a.
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Syn. -- Associate; colleague; coadjutor; confederate; partaker; participator; companion; comrade; mate.
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