compeer
pronunciation
How to pronounce compeer in British English: UK [kɒm'pɪə]
How to pronounce compeer in American English: US [kəm'pɪr]
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- Noun:
- a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Word Origin
- compeer (n.)
- early 15c., from Middle French comper, from com- "with" (see com-) + Latin parem "equal" (see par).
Example
- 1. As a historical record this book is without a compeer .
- 2. Compeer said much of the rest would be in property , cash or looked after by wealthy people themselves .
- 3. Assets under management grew by 22 per cent to 377bn last year , compared with a 13 per cent rise in the ftse all-share index , according to the industry analyst compeer .