company

company
1. noun /ˈkʌmpəni,ˈkʌmpni/
a) A group of individuals with a common purpose, as in a company of actors.
b) An entity that manufactures or sells products (also known as goods), or provides services as a commercial venture. A corporation.
2. verb /ˈkʌmpəni,ˈkʌmpni/
To accompany, keep company with.

it was with a distinctly fallen countenance that his father hearkened to his mothers parenthetical request to “’bide hyar an’ company leetle Moses whilst I be a-milkin’ the cow.”


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