compeer

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɪə(ɹ)/

The English word “compeer” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

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

verb

To be equal with; to match.

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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