The Collaborative Dictionary

Yokefellow \Yoke"fel`low\, n. [Yoke + fellow.] An associate or companion in, or as in; a mate; a fellow; especially, a partner in marriage. --Phil. iv.

[1913 Webster] The two languages [English and French] became yokefellows in a still more intimate manner. --Earle. [1913 Webster] Those who have most distinguished themselves by railing at the sex, very often choose one of the most worthless for a companion and yokefellow. --Addison. [1913 Webster]