Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Com’rades (2 syl.).

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Com’rade (2 syl.).

Co’mus.

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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.


Com’rades (2 syl.).

Those who sleep in the same bed-chamber. It is a Spanish military term derived from the custom of dividing soldiers into chambers. The proper spelling is camerades, men of the same cam’era (chamber).	1

Com’rade (2 syl.).

Co’mus.

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