What does "compeer" mean?

The equal or peer of someone else; a close companion or associate.

What is a synonym for "compeer"?

Common synonyms include: ace, adjunct, adjunct, ally, amigo, associate.

How do you pronounce "compeer"?

Pronounced //kəmˈpɪə(ɹ)//.

Compeer

//kəmˈpɪə(ɹ)// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun

1
The equal or peer of someone else; a close companion or associate. obsolete
"And him thus answer'd soon his bold compeer."
2
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group wordnet

Verb

1
To be equal with; to match.
"In my rights, / By me invested, he compeers the best."

Synonyms

All synonyms

ace adjunct adjunct ally amigo associate

Example

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"And him thus answer'd soon his bold compeer."

Etymology

From Middle English comper, from Middle French comper, from Latin compater, compatrem. Doublet of compere as well as compadre and goombah. Influenced by folk-etymological analysis as com- + peer.

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