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compere

noun
/ˈkɒmpɛː(ɹ)/UK/ˈkɑːmpeɹ/US

Etymology

A borrowing of French compère (“partner, accomplice”), from Old French comper, from Late Latin compater (“godfather”), from Latin com- (“with”) + pater (“father”). Doublet of compeer, compadre, and goombah.

  1. derived from com-
  2. derived from compater
  3. derived from comper
  4. borrowed from compère

Definitions

  1. A master of ceremonies, especially for a television, variety, or quiz show.

    • Every year I am the compere for our Church Quiz Night.
    • The compere came onto the stage holding the gold envelope that contained the winner's name.
    • Not only for his fighting expertise but also reminiscent of a compere in a cabaret show working the crowd, as a build up to the main event.

  2. To emcee, to act as compere.

    • I will be compering for next week's Village Fete.

  3. A surname.

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