"comast" meaning in All languages combined

See comast on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: comasts [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek κωμαστής (kōmastḗs, “reveler”), from κῶμος (kômos, “merrymaking”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|κωμαστής||reveler}} Ancient Greek κωμαστής (kōmastḗs, “reveler”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} comast (plural comasts)
  1. A reveler, usually drunken or riotous. Synonyms: komast Synonyms (a reveler): reveler

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