1730–40; < French: literally, godfather; Old French < early Medieval Latin compater, equivalent to Latin com- com- + pater father
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I remember as a youngster coming here the first few times and hearing the sound of the masterful compère Don Goodwin facing off against the whirr of activity in the building.
From The Guardian • May 10, 2017
Labour’s left was having fun by the sea and Mr Corbyn was its compère, tour manager and rep.
From Economist • Oct. 1, 2015
La nouite vini, compair Torti couri trouvé compère Avocat.
From Nights With Uncle Remus Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation by Harris, Joel Chandler
Troisièmezalon bouté, compair Torti tink-à-tink avé compair jalon au bout, compère Tortue tingue-à-tingue avec compèreChivreil.
From Nights With Uncle Remus Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation by Harris, Joel Chandler
"Not yet, compère, and that is why I woke you; we must get on; we go too slow, ventre de biche!"
From Chicot the Jester by Dumas père, Alexandre
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