compeer
1Compeer — Com*peer , [OE. comper, through French fr. L. compar; com + par equal. See {Peer} an equal, and cf. 1st {Compare}.] An equal, as in rank, age, prowess, etc.; a companion; a comrade; a mate. [1913 Webster] And him thus answer d soon his bold… …
2Compeer — Com*peer , v. t. To be equal with; to match. [R.] [1913 Webster] In my rights, By me invested, he compeers the best. Shak. [1913 Webster] …
3Compeer — Com*peer , Compeir Com*peir , v. i. See {Compear}. [1913 Webster] …
4compeer — index associate, colleague, consort, contributor (contributor), copartner (business associate), partner, peer …
5compeer — early 15c., from M.Fr. comper, from com with (see COM (Cf. com )) + L. parem equal (see PAR (Cf. par)) …
6compeer — [käm′pir΄, käm pir′] n. [ME & OFr compair < L compar: see COM & PAR1] 1. a person of the same rank or status; equal; peer 2. a companion; comrade …
7Compeer — For the hamlet in Alberta, see Compeer, Alberta. Compeer, Inc., is an international, non profit organization that seeks to help people overcome the effects of mental illness through the power of friendship. The founding Compeer program was… …
8compeer — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French cumpere, literally, godfather, from Medieval Latin compater, from Latin com + pater father more at father Date: 13th century companion II. noun Etymology: Middle English comper, from Anglo… …
9Compeer, Alberta — Location of Compeer in Alberta …
10compeer — /keuhm pear , kom pear/, n. 1. an equal in rank, ability, accomplishment, etc.; peer; colleague. 2. close friend; comrade. v.t. 3. Archaic. to be the equal of; match. [1325 75; ME comper < MF. See COM , PEER1] * * * …
