n. The master of ceremonies, as of a television entertainment program or a variety show. v. com·pered, com·per·ing, com·peres v.tr. To serve as master of ceremonies for. v.intr. To serve as the master of ceremonies. [French compère, from Old French, godfather, companion, from Medieval Latin compater : Latin com-, com- + Latin pater, father; see PATER.] |
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