1730–40; < French: literally, godfather; Old French < early Medieval Latin compater, equivalent to Latin com- com- + pater father
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I remember as a youngster coming here the first few times and hearing the sound of the masterful compère Don Goodwin facing off against the whirr of activity in the building.
From The Guardian • May 10, 2017
Labour’s left was having fun by the sea and Mr Corbyn was its compère, tour manager and rep.
From Economist • Oct. 1, 2015
Il s'ouvrit néanmoins au lit de la mort à Jean d'Outremeuse, son compère, et institué son exécuteur testamentaire.
From The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 by Yule, Henry
Compair Zavoca dija diboute apé côté compère Avocat.
From Nights With Uncle Remus Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation by Harris, Joel Chandler
Nor does it matter very much that a compère should be present all the while, provided that he does not take upon himself to replace the demonstration the narrative must afford, by arguments outside it.
From Aspects of Literature by Murry, J. Middleton
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