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1
a person frequently seen in the company of another
- the criminal's cronies were also closely questioned about the illegal gambling operation
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- classmate,
- housemate,
- messmate,
- playfellow,
- playmate,
- roommate
- (also roomie),
- schoolmate,
- shipmate,
- teammate
2
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
- only my cronies can call me by my nickname
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“Crony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crony. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of crony was in 1656
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