Plural of helpmate; multiple helpful companions or partners.
Simple plural of 'helpmate,' formed by adding '-s.' The singular form originated from Biblical influence in early modern English.
In Victorian literature, 'helpmate' became almost a term of obligation for wives—the idea of a woman as a helper defined her entire social role in ways that 'partner' doesn't today.
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