v. i.
The Philistines were worsted by the captived ark . . . : they were not able to cohabit with that holy thing. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
The law presumes that husband and wife cohabit together, even after a voluntary separation has taken place between them. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ By the common law as existing in the United States, marriage is presumed when a man and woman cohabit permanently together, being reputed by those who know them to be husband and wife, and admitting the relationship. Wharton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. cohabitans, p. pr. ] One who dwells with another, or in the same place or country. [ 1913 Webster ]
No small number of the Danes became peaceable cohabitants with the Saxons in England. Sir W. Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. cohabitatio. ]
That the duty of cohabitation is released by the cruelty of one of the parties is admitted. Lord Stowell. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A cohabitant. Hobbes. [ 1913 Webster ]