helpmate• As for Jamie, he saw her as nothing but a helpmate for Katherine and a nursemaid for Patrick.• The modern wife is considered more of an equal partner and helpmate than a chattel or a housekeeper.• And these wives are largely locked into a role of helpmate and lead supporter for their husband-the-diplomat.• What about John Noakes and indeed his trustyhelpmate Shep?
Originhelpmate
(1700-1800) helpmate from helpmeet((17-20 centuries)), from help + meet“suitable”; influenced by mate