compeer

[ kuhm-peer, kom-peer ]

noun

1. an equal in rank, ability, accomplishment, etc.; peer; colleague.
2. close friend; comrade.

verb (used with object)

1. Archaic. to be the equal of; match.

compeer

/ ˈkɒmpɪə /

noun

1. a person of equal rank, status, or ability; peer
2. a companion or comrade

Word History and Origins

Origin of compeer¹

1325–75; Middle English comper < Middle French. See com-, peer ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of compeer¹

C13: from Old French comper, from Medieval Latin compater godfather; see compadre

Example Sentences

She'd see that Inchcawdy canna compeer wi' us; we've patronised her weel in Pettybaw!

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The celebrated "witchfinder," Hopkins, was equally unfortunate with his Scotch compeer.

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She would have felt still more encouraged for her compeer, had she known what Mrs. Van Dorn was at nineteen.

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In what particulars does the English speculator differ from his French compeer?

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A few miles distant was the home of Claiborne, the historian, the rival and compeer of Prentiss.

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