COMPÈRE


Meaning of COMPÈRE in English

n. & v. Brit.

n. a person who introduces and links the artistes in a variety show etc.; a master of ceremonies.

v. 1 tr. act as a compère to. 2 intr. act as compère.

[ F, = godfather f. Rmc (as COM-, L pater father) ]

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