COMPEER


Meaning of COMPEER in English

[ kəm'pɪə ]

■ noun

1》 formal a person of equal rank, status, or ability.

2》 archaic a companion or associate.

Origin

ME: from OFr. comper , from com- 'with' + per , from L. par 'equal' (cf. peer 2 ).

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