Actually, historically mate comes from the sailing term that far precedes WW1 or 2. Shipmate, first mate, etc. But I'm sure you knew that being that you are educated.:debil:Originally posted by DougMXer
for the benefit of those uneducated yanks, the term mate comes from "mateship" between fellow soldiers during WW1 and 11. "Buds" we use that term for our stash of reefer. Not that I am paying out on anyone, just a little history lesson