Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who lives in the same house or apartment with another; a fellow lodger; esp., one of the occupants of an asylum, hospital, or prison; by extension, one who occupies or lodges in any place or dwelling. 2. (a.) Admitted as a dweller; resident; internal.

Multi-Version Concordance Inmate (1 Occurrence) Exodus 3:22 but every woman shall ask of her neighbour, and of her that is the inmate of her house, utensils of silver, and utensils of gold, and clothing; and ye shall put them on your sons and on your daughters, and shall spoil the Egyptians. (DBY)