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dzè

or dz·

[ kom-pair ]

noun

  1. a host, master of ceremonies, or the like, especially of a stage revue or television program.


verb (used with object)

dzèd, dzèԲ.
  1. to act as dzè for:

    to dzè the new game show.

compere

/ ˈɒɛə /

noun

  1. a master of ceremonies who introduces cabaret, television acts, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to act as a compere (for)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of dzè1

1730–40; < French: literally, godfather; Old French < early Medieval Latin compater, equivalent to Latin com- com- + pater father
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of dzè1

C20: from French, literally: godfather; see compeer , compadre
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New comic superstar Paul Smith made his name roasting crowds as an MC/compere in Liverpool, while Jimmy Carr is also famed for inviting and actively engaging with interuptions.

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"In Danielle Moore the Nottingham outfit have a frontwoman who combines the voice of a soul diva, the moves of a burlesque dancer and the wit of a nightclub compere."

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The film shows Paul in the role of compere - warming up the audience, introducing the various acts, and then getting involved with different elements of the show, which is held twice a day for most of the summer.

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He studied psychology at Queen's University in Belfast before making his first serious steps into stardom as compere at the Empire Comedy Club in the city.

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One night in 1985, Paul O'Grady was working behind the bar at a gay pub in London when he remarked that he could do a better job of hosting ladies' night than the current compere.

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