Partner

pärt′nėr, n. a sharer: an a ociate: one engaged with another in busine : one who plays on the same side in a game: one who dances with another: a husband or wife.— v.t. ( Shak. ) to join as a partner.— ns. Part′nership , state of being a partner: a contract between persons engaged in any busine ; Sleep′ing-part′ner , one who has money invested in a busine , but takes no part in its management.