pɛər noun
1.
a host, master of ceremonies, or the like, especially of a stage revue or television program.
verb (used with object)
2.
to act as compère for: to compère the new game show.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a master of ceremonies who introduces cabaret, television acts, etc |
| —vb | |
| 2. | to act as a compere (for) |
| [C20: from French, literally: godfather; see | |
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Word Origin & History
compere
1738, from Fr. compère "a godfather," from O.Fr. compere (from M.L. compater) "godfather," also a friendly greeting, "friend, brother," hence "fellow, familiar, intimate."
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