English
Etymology
Spanish compadre, joint father, godfather, friend.
Noun
en-noun
- A friend or companion.
#*1839, J. P. and W. P. Robertson, Letters from Paraguay, comprising an account of four years residence in that republic, under the dictator Francia. John Murray (London), p. 339.
#*:Whenever he had a compadre or a friend, it was his bounden duty to do him some service.
Spanish
Etymology
Latin compater, from cum#Latin|cum + pater
Noun
compadre m
- Godfather.
- Godparent.
- Friend.
Related terms
comadre
compadrito
See also
padrino
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