LekhoriLekhoriThe equal or peer of someone else; a close companion or associate.
And him thus answer'd soon his bold compeer.
To be equal with; to match.
In my rights, / By me invested, he compeers the best.
From Middle English comper, from Middle French comper, from Latin compater, compatrem. Doublet of compere as well as compadre and goombah. Influenced by folk-etymological analysis as com- + peer.
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