hail-fel·low | \ ˈhāl-ˌfe-(ˌ)lō 
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\Definition of hail-fellow
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Synonyms & Antonyms for hail-fellow
Synonyms
- amicable,
- bonhomous,
- buddy-buddy,
- chummy,
- collegial,
- companionable,
- comradely,
- cordial,
- friendly,
- genial,
- hail-fellow-well-met,
- hearty,
- matey
- [chiefly British],
- neighborly,
- palsy,
- palsy-walsy
- [slang],
- warm,
- warmhearted
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The first known use of hail-fellow was in 1580
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