Defn: Of the same country; having a common sentiment of patriotism. She [Britain] rears to freedom an undaunted race, Compatriot, zealous, hospitable, kind. Thomson.
COMPATRIOTISM
Com*pa"tri*ot*ism, n.
Defn: The condition of being compatriots.
COMPEAR Com*pear", v. i. Etym: [F. comparior, L. compar; com- + par to appear.]
1. To appear. [Obs.]
2. (Law)
Defn: To appear in court personally or by attorney. [Scot]
COMPEER Com*peer", Etym: [OE. comper, through French fr. L. compar; com- + par equal. See Peer an equal, and cf. 1st Compare.]
Defn: An equal, as in rank, age, prowess, etc.; a companion; a
comrade; a mate.
And him thus answer 'd soon his bold compeer. Milton.
COMPEER
Com*peer", v. t.