Advertisement
Advertisement
compeer
[ kuhm-peer, kom-peer ]
noun
- an equal in rank, ability, accomplishment, etc.; peer; colleague.
- close friend; comrade.
verb (used with object)
- Archaic. to be the equal of; match.
compeer
/ ˈkɒmpɪə /
noun
- a person of equal rank, status, or ability; peer
- a companion or comrade
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of compeer1
Discover More
Example Sentences
She'd see that Inchcawdy canna compeer wi' us; we've patronised her weel in Pettybaw!
The celebrated "witchfinder," Hopkins, was equally unfortunate with his Scotch compeer.
She would have felt still more encouraged for her compeer, had she known what Mrs. Van Dorn was at nineteen.
In what particulars does the English speculator differ from his French compeer?
A few miles distant was the home of Claiborne, the historian, the rival and compeer of Prentiss.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[ak-suh-lot-l ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse