Should there be an accent over one of the letters in the word "compere"? Which one?
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compère (that's a grave accent) –noun 1. a host, master of ceremonies, or the like, esp. of a stage revue or television program. –verb (used with object) 2. to act as compère for: to compère the new game show. Also, compere. [Origin: 1730–40; < F: lit., godfather; OF < early ML compater, equiv. to L com- com- + pater father] Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/compere
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There is no accent according to the Cambridge Dictionary, but the Oxford Dictionary puts a grave accent over the first e, so take your pick.
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Yep, Its not often used but there should be a grave accent over the first e. compère. :-)
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