'mbari
Sicilian
Etymology
From Late Latin compater, compatrem, from Latin cum + pater.The godfather of one's child, who becomes like the spiritual father of his godchild, because it is supposed that familial bonds and affection exist between cumpari. This term usually indicates a close friend.It is often written as 'mbare because the received pronounciation is tending increasingly towards Italian.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [mˈba.ɾɪ], /mˈba.ɾɪ/
Noun
’mbari m (plural ’mbari)
- male baptismal sponsor of one's child, co-father, godfather
- male witness at one's wedding, best man
- close male friend, (slang) guy
- Com'è ’mbari, chi si dici?. What's up, friend?.
Coordinate terms
- cummari
Related terms
- cumpari
See also
- comparatico
- padrino
- godfather