bed-fellow

I enjoyed their company till the time came for rest; and our heads were all warm with wine, when they said, “O our lord, choose from amongst us her who shall be thy bed-fellow this night and not lie with thee again till forty days be past.”

The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night 2006

This passage clearly points to the fact that it was the common custom among the young Roman patricians to have a bed-fellow of the same sex.

Satyricon 2007

If he refuses, he is unsociable, eaten up with self-love, he is sulky and rancorous, he bears malice, he is a bad bed-fellow.

A Distinguished Provincial at Paris 2007

While you have Mrs. Jervis for an adviser and bed-fellow, (and, O my dear child! that was prudently done of you,) we are easier than we should be; and so committing you to the divine protection, remain

Pamela 2006

My wicked bed-fellow has very punctual orders, it seems; for she locks me and herself in, and ties the two keys (for there is a double door to the room) about her wrist, when she goes to bed.

Pamela 2006

And to the other, Good-lack! you need not be so willing, as I know of, to part with me for a bed-fellow, till you are sure of one you like better.

Pamela 2006

Thou knowest not the anguish I should have had, (whence arising, I cannot devise,) had I not known before I set out this morning, that the incomparable creature had disappointed thee in thy cursed view of getting her to admit the specious Partington for a bed-fellow.

Clarissa Harlowe 2006

Mrs. Jewkes has been with me, and asked if I will have her for a bed-fellow, in want of a better?

Pamela 2006

But you shall be my bed-fellow with all my heart, added she, let your reason be what it will; only come down to supper.

Pamela 2006

My dear companion and bed-fellow, it is a grievous addition to my other misfortunes, that

The Expedition of Humphry Clinker 2004