COMPERE


Meaning of COMPERE in English

I. ˈkämˌpa(a)ə, +V -a(a)(ə)r noun

( -s )

Etymology: French compère, literally, godfather, from Medieval Latin compater — more at compeer

chiefly Britain : the master of ceremonies of an entertainment (as a revue or radio program)

II. verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

transitive verb

chiefly Britain : conduct

compere a radio program

intransitive verb

: to act as a compere

he spent six hours at their studios, rehearsing, editing, and compering — advt

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