compere

Meanings

Noun

A master of ceremonies, especially for a television, variety, or quiz show.

Verb

To emcee, to act as compere.

Origin

A borrowing of French compère ("partner, accomplice"), from Old French comper, from Late Latin compater ("godfather"), from Latin com- ("with") + pater. compeer.

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