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compeer [ˈkɒmpɪə] n
1. a person of equal rank, status, or ability; peer 2. a companion or comrade [from Old French comper, from Medieval Latin compater godfather; see compadre] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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He felt a slight disappointment, however, when he saw that this place was already taken by a compeer named Mousqueton, and when Porthos signified to him that the state of his household, though great, would not support two servants, and that he must enter into the service of D'Artagnan. So spake th' Apostate Angel, though in pain, Vaunting aloud, but rackt with deep despare: And him thus answer'd soon his bold Compeer. ``Thou wert right to give me knowledge of it,'' said the Grand Master; ``in our presence a Preceptor is but as a common compeer of our Order, who may not walk according to his own will, but to that of his Master---even according to the text, |
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