agemate

age·mate

[eyj-meyt]
noun
a person of about the same age as another: The student is far behind her agemates in reading comprehension.

Origin:
1575–85; age + mate1

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Main Entry:  agemate
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a person of approximately the same age as another; a contemporary
Example:  He was matched with his agemates when the team was selected.
Etymology:  similar to playmate
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Agemate is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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