compeer

pronunciation

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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 .

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