Cohort (4)
(Other definitions for peer that I've seen before include "Member of the House of Lords" , "in another place?" , "Equal; nobleman" , "Look hard through narrowed eyes" , "one visiting ladies, say?" .)
'cohort' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for partner that I've seen before include "Ally" , "Either one of a couple" , "Business associate; one of a couple" , "Professional colleague" , "Mate or business associate" .)
'cohort' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for pal that I've seen before include "Bud" , "Mate, informal friend" , "Friend (colloq.)" , "Brother" , "Mate, buddy" .)