companye

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French compaignie.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kumpaˈniː(ə)/, /kumpæi̯ˈniː(ə)/

Noun

companye (plural companyes)

  1. A company, band, small group, or team of people; mainly in the following senses:
    1. An army or multitude of angels; a band heavenly warriors.
    2. A retinue, one's servants or hirelings.
    3. A troop; a military force or concentration.
    4. A guild; an organisation dedicated to the advancement of a profession.
  2. An informal group of people; especially guests or visitors.
  3. Accompaniment, company, companionship; having companions.
  4. Camaraderie, friendliness.
  5. Copulation; sexual activity or intercourse.
  6. A group or mass of animals.
  7. Linkedness, connection, similarity, likeness.
  8. (rare) A large quantity of objects or things.

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