"mateyness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From matey + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|matey|ness}} matey + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mateyness (uncountable)
  1. The state of being matey, camaraderie, chumminess. Tags: uncountable Related terms: mateship

Alternative forms

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