Latin

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Etymology

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From com- (joint) +‎ pater (father).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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compater m (genitive compatris); third declension

  1. (Late Latin) godfather (in relation to godchild or fellow godparent or parent)
  2. (informal) a male companion, buddy

Declension

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Third-declension noun.

singular plural
nominative compater compatrēs
genitive compatris compatrum
dative compatrī compatribus
accusative compatrem compatrēs
ablative compatre compatribus
vocative compater compatrēs

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