Compatriotism

State or condition of being a Compeer', n. [Lat. compar-con, and par, equal.] An equal; a companion; an a ociate; a mate; a colleague. "Base servitude, and his dethroned compeers." - Philips . -v. a. To be equal with; to vie with; to match. "By me invested, he compeers the best." - Shaks. -To beleaguer; to besiege; to block; to invest; as, to compa an enemy's camp. - To obtain; to attain to; to procure; to get within reach, or within one's power; to accomplish. "How can you hope to compa your designs?"-Dryden.