Playfellow: meaning, definitions and examples
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playfellow
[ pleɪˌfɛloʊ ]
childhood friend
A playfellow is a companion or friend with whom a child plays. This term is often used in a historical or literary context to refer to someone who participates in play activities, games, or recreation. Playfellows can enhance social interactions and developmental skills during childhood.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She invited her playfellow over for the weekend.
- They became best playfellows at the park.
- He loves playing soccer with his playfellow after school.
Translations
Translations of the word "playfellow" in other languages:
🇵🇹 companheiro de jogo
🇮🇳 खेल साथी
🇩🇪 Spielgefährte
🇮🇩 teman bermain
🇺🇦 товариш по іграх
🇵🇱 towarzysz zabaw
🇯🇵 遊び仲間
🇫🇷 camarade de jeu
🇪🇸 compañero de juego
🇹🇷 oyun arkadaşı
🇰🇷 놀이 친구
🇸🇦 رفيق اللعب
🇨🇿 hráčský kamarád
🇸🇰 hráčsky kamarát
🇨🇳 玩伴
🇸🇮 igralni prijatelj
🇮🇸 leikfélagi
🇰🇿 ойын жолдасы
🇬🇪 თამაშის მეგობარი
🇦🇿 oyun yoldaşı
🇲🇽 compañero de juego
Etymology
The word 'playfellow' dates back to the early 19th century and is a compound of 'play' and 'fellow'. 'Play' comes from the Old English word 'pleggen', which means to engage in activity or recreation. Meanwhile, 'fellow' originates from the Old Norse 'fèlag', meaning a 'partner' or 'associate'. The term was commonly used in literature to describe friends who engage in play and recreational activities together. The concept emphasizes the importance of friendship and social interaction during childhood, which is vital for developing interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Over time, 'playfellow' has become somewhat archaic, with 'playmate' being more frequently used in contemporary English.