pɪər noun
1.
an equal in rank, ability, accomplishment, etc.; peer; colleague.
2.
close friend; comrade.
verb (used with object)
3.
Archaic. to be the equal of; match.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a person of equal rank, status, or ability; peer |
| 2. | a companion or comrade |
| [C13: from Old French comper, from Medieval Latin compater godfather; see | |
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Word Origin & History
compeer
early 15c., from O.Fr. comper, from com- "with" + L. parem "equal" (see par).
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