'mbari
Sicilian edit
Etymology edit
From Late Latin compater, compatrem, from Latin cum + pater. It is often written as 'mbare because the received pronunciation is tending increasingly towards Italian.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
'mbari m (plural 'mbari)
- male baptismal sponsor of one's child, co-father, godfather
- male witness at one's wedding, best man
- close male friend, (slang) guy
- Com’è ’mbari, chi si dici?
- What's up, friend?