compeer

compeer
compeer early 15c., from M.Fr. comper, from com- "with" (see COM- (Cf. com-)) + L. parem "equal" (see PAR (Cf. par)).

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  • Compeer — Com*peer , [OE. comper, through French fr. L. compar; com + par equal. See {Peer} an equal, and cf. 1st {Compare}.] An equal, as in rank, age, prowess, etc.; a companion; a comrade; a mate. [1913 Webster] And him thus answer d soon his bold… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Compeer — Com*peer , v. t. To be equal with; to match. [R.] [1913 Webster] In my rights, By me invested, he compeers the best. Shak. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Compeer — Com*peer , Compeir Com*peir , v. i. See {Compear}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • compeer — index associate, colleague, consort, contributor (contributor), copartner (business associate), partner, peer …   Law dictionary

  • compeer — [käm′pir΄, käm pir′] n. [ME & OFr compair < L compar: see COM & PAR1] 1. a person of the same rank or status; equal; peer 2. a companion; comrade …   English World dictionary

  • Compeer — For the hamlet in Alberta, see Compeer, Alberta. Compeer, Inc., is an international, non profit organization that seeks to help people overcome the effects of mental illness through the power of friendship. The founding Compeer program was… …   Wikipedia

  • compeer — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French cumpere, literally, godfather, from Medieval Latin compater, from Latin com + pater father more at father Date: 13th century companion II. noun Etymology: Middle English comper, from Anglo… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Compeer, Alberta — Location of Compeer in Alberta …   Wikipedia

  • compeer — /keuhm pear , kom pear/, n. 1. an equal in rank, ability, accomplishment, etc.; peer; colleague. 2. close friend; comrade. v.t. 3. Archaic. to be the equal of; match. [1325 75; ME comper < MF. See COM , PEER1] * * * …   Universalium

  • compeer — noun the equal or peer of someone else; someone who is a close companion or associate of someone else …   Wiktionary

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