'mbari

Sicilian

Etymology

From Late Latin compater, compatrem, from Latin cum + pater. It is often written as 'mbare because the received pronunciation is tending increasingly towards Italian.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): [mˈba.ɾɪ], /mˈba.ɾi/

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