commere: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low / ArchaicArchaic, Historical, Possibly dialectal
Quick answer
What does “commere” mean?
A common alternate historical spelling of 'compere', meaning a master of ceremonies or host of a stage show or broadcast programme.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A common alternate historical spelling of 'compere', meaning a master of ceremonies or host of a stage show or broadcast programme.
As a historical variant, it may occasionally appear in older texts. In some dialects or non-standard usage, it might be used as a term for a female gossip or companion, influenced by folk etymology from 'commer' (a godmother or gossip).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No contemporary difference. As an archaic form, it is equally obsolete in both varieties.
Connotations
If encountered, it connotes age, historicity, or possibly regional dialect.
Frequency
Effectively zero frequency in modern corpora for both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “commere” in a Sentence
[Subject] commered [Event/Show]To commere for [Audience/Organisation]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “commere” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- She was asked to commere the village fête.
- He has commered the awards ceremony for years.
American English
- She was hired to commere the live broadcast.
- He'll commere the charity gala next week.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Potentially in historical linguistics or theatre history texts discussing variant spellings.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used in any modern technical register.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “commere”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “commere”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “commere”
- Using 'commere' in modern writing instead of 'compere' or 'host'.
- Pronouncing it as /kəˈmɪə/ with stress on the second syllable.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is not a standard modern English word. It is an obsolete historical spelling variant of 'compere' (a host/MC).
It would be pronounced like the modern word 'compere': /ˈkɒmɪə/ in British English and /ˈkɑːmɪr/ or /kəˈmɪr/ in American English.
No. You should use the modern standard forms: 'compere', 'host', 'emcee', or 'MC'.
You might find it in historical documents, old theatre programmes, or in discussions of word history and variant spellings.
A common alternate historical spelling of 'compere', meaning a master of ceremonies or host of a stage show or broadcast programme.
Commere is usually archaic, historical, possibly dialectal in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None specific to this archaic form.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'COMMon ERE' (here) – a common person here who introduces others, like a host.
Conceptual Metaphor
THE HOST IS A GUIDE (leading the audience through an event).
Practice
Quiz
'Commere' is best understood as: