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JadziaDax · 09-15-2003, 12:58 AM

The Word of the Day for September 15 is:

compadre • \kum-PAH-dray\ • (noun) a close friend; buddy

A little more information about today’s word:
In Spanish, "compadre" means godfather; it is also a traditional term of reverence and friendship for a man. The equivalent feminine term in Spanish is "comadre." "Compadre" and "comadre" appeared simultaneously in the work that gives us our first known use of "compadre" in English: "'Busy as common, comadre!' said Lopez as he entered, addressing the mother, 'late and early I can find you at work.' 'Yes, compadre,' was the answer." (Albert Pike, "A Mexican Tale," 1834). In English, "compadre" means "friend" and can refer to a person of either sex. "Comadre" continues to appear occasionally in English contexts, but it is not yet well enough established to merit entry in English dictionaries.

My sentence:
"You can't even choose a long-distance carrier without consulting a compadre; you're afraid to take even the smallest step without a posse of pals to back you up."
-- Mary K. Moore, "Cosmo Quiz," Cosmopolitan, March 1999

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition.

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09-15-2003, 12:58 AM	#59 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Word of the day September 15 The Word of the Day for September 15 is: compadre • \kum-PAH-dray\ • (noun) a close friend; buddy A little more information about today’s word: In Spanish, "compadre" means godfather; it is also a traditional term of reverence and friendship for a man. The equivalent feminine term in Spanish is "comadre." "Compadre" and "comadre" appeared simultaneously in the work that gives us our first known use of "compadre" in English: "'Busy as common, comadre!' said Lopez as he entered, addressing the mother, 'late and early I can find you at work.' 'Yes, compadre,' was the answer." (Albert Pike, "A Mexican Tale," 1834). In English, "compadre" means "friend" and can refer to a person of either sex. "Comadre" continues to appear occasionally in English contexts, but it is not yet well enough established to merit entry in English dictionaries. My sentence: "You can't even choose a long-distance carrier without consulting a compadre; you're afraid to take even the smallest step without a posse of pals to back you up." -- Mary K. Moore, "Cosmo Quiz," Cosmopolitan, March 1999 Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition. Next sentence?